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PHOTOS: GLAA anniversary

The Gay & Lesbian Activists Alliance celebrates its 41st year

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14 years ago

May 7, 2012

From left, Phil Mendelson, Jack Evans and Carol Schwartz attend the Gay & Lesbian Activists Alliance 41st Anniversary Party. (Washington Blade photo by Pete Exis)

The Gay & Lesbian Activists Alliance celebrated its 41st anniversary at the Washington Plaza Hotel on Thursday, April 26 with an awards ceremony.

(Washington Blade photos by Pete Exis)

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Tatianna and Crimsyn host the drag show, Clash. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)