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Photography: 2011 in review
Some of the year’s highlights from the Washington Blade photo archive
2011 was a big year in LGBT news: from the implementation of the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ to the recognition of same-sex civil marriage in New York. Here are some of the highlights of the year from the Washington Blade photo archive.
(Washington Blade photos by Pete Exis and Michael Key)
[Photo Editor’s note: Photo galleries from before 2015 are in the process of being added to the current site. If you are a researcher or interested party who would like for this particular gallery to be moved ahead in the queue to be added, email Michael Key at [email protected] with your request.]
The Latinx History Project (LHP) held a Pride Kickoff Drag Show at Trade on Wednesday, June 7. Performers included Rico Pico, Desiree Dik and Darcy de la Cuadra. Rico Pico was crowned Mr. DC Latinx Pride 2023, Randy Salmeron (a.k.a. Darcy de la Cuadra) was crowned Mx. Latinx Pride 2023 and Kaila Kaleaa was crowned Ms. Latinx Pride 2023.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) threw out the first pitch at Nationals Stadium on Tuesday, June 6 for the Night OUT at the Nationals game. Team DC, the local LGBTQ umbrella sports organization, organized the LGBTQ night and sold 7,000 tickets. The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Washington Nationals 10-5.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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Washington Spirit host largest halftime drag performance in NWSL history
The Washington Spirit celebrated the LGBTQ+ community with the team’s annual Pride Night at Audi Field this past Saturday. Highlighting that evening’s Pride-themed festivities was a
halftime drag performance, featuring over a dozen drag performers from around the
DMV. It was the largest halftime drag performance in NWSL history.
Performers included: Shiqueeta Lee, KCByonce, Citrine the Queen, Elektra Gee, Kabuki Bukkake, Delila B. Lee, Capri Bloomingdale, Tara Ashleigh Austin, Gigi Couture, Dorsell Phinn, Tula, Twix the Drag Queen, Bootsy Omega, Princeza.
Rooftop Pool Party postponed
White House postpones Pride event due to wildfire smoke
Dina Titus introduces bill to require U.S. to promote LGBTQ, intersex rights abroad
Rehoboth election canceled after just 3 candidates file for 3 races
D.C. Pride officials monitoring Canadian wildfire smoke conditions
D.C. Pride officials monitoring Canadian wildfire smoke conditions
PHOTOS: GMCW’s “Dolly”
Federal judge halts enforcement of Fla. trans healthcare ban
PHOTOS: Alexandria Pride
Same-sex marriage support remains strong at 71 percent high
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District of Columbia10 hours agoD.C. Pride officials monitoring Canadian wildfire smoke conditions
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Photos4 days agoPHOTOS: GMCW’s “Dolly”
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Florida2 days agoFederal judge halts enforcement of Fla. trans healthcare ban
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Photos4 days agoPHOTOS: Alexandria Pride
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National2 days agoSame-sex marriage support remains strong at 71 percent high
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Photos4 days agoPHOTOS: Annapolis Pride
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Opinions12 hours agoDeSantis is public enemy No. 1 of the LGBTQ community
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Politics2 days agoHRC declares national emergency over anti-LGBTQ laws