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A Photographic History of HIV in D.C.

These images form the Blade’s photo exhibit on display at the Global Village at the Convention Center for the International AIDS Conference

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A candlelight vigil for HIV/AIDS is held on Oct. 8, 1988. (Washington Blade archive photo by Doug Hinckle)

The Washington Blade has chronicled the impact of HIV/AIDS on the District from the early eighties to today. The images below form the Blade’s exhibit ‘A Photographic History of HIV in D.C.’ and are on display in the Global Village at the Walter Washington Convention Center for the International AIDS Conference. The exhibit, sponsored by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, is free and open to the public throughout the week.

(Washington Blade photos by Doug Hinckle, Kristi Gasaway 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.]

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PHOTOS: Capital Stonewall Democrats 50th anniversary

D.C. LGBTQ political group celebrates milestone at Pepco Edison Place Gallery

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The Capital Stonewall Democrats 50th Anniversary is held at Pepco Edison Place Gallery on Friday, March 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Capital Stonewall Democrats held a 50th anniversary celebration at Pepco Edison Place Gallery on Friday. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Awesome Con

George Takei speaks on the main stage

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

The annual fantasy, comics and science fiction convention Awesome Con was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on March 13-15. Featured guests included openly gay actor, author and activist, George Takei. The convention included LGBTQ panels and a “Pride Alley” with LGBTQ-specific booths in the exhibit hall.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: ‘Defrosted’

Live drag musical performed at JR.’s

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'Defrosted' was performed at JR.'s on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Highball Productions held performances of a drag musical, ‘Defrosted,’ at JR.’s on Friday and Saturday. 

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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