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PHOTOS: Black Pride opening reception

The annual event honored Leandrea Gilliam

Published

14 years ago

May 29, 2012

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), center, speaks at the 2012 Black Pride Opening Reception. (Washington Blade photo by Blake Bergen)

D.C. Black Pride held its opening reception at the Hyatt Regency on Friday, May 25. The annual event honored Leandrea Gilliam.

(Washington Blade photos by Blake Bergen)

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George Takei was among the featured guests at Awesome Con on March 14. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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