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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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PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ rally and march

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Demonstrators in a "No Kings" protest march toward the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos and videos by Michael Key)