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PHOTOS: Community Catalyst Awards
The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance held an awards gala on Saturday honoring Rep. Mike Honda
The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA) held an awards gala on Saturday, July 21 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott. NQAPIA honored Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.), the Asian American Justice Center, and local LGBT Muslim activist Urooj Arshad.
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The 44th annual Queen of Hearts pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Feb. 20. Six contestants vied for the title and Bev was crowned the winner.
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Cupid’s Undie Run, an annual fundraiser for neurofibromatosis (NF) research, was held at Union Stage and at The Wharf DC on Saturday, Feb. 21.
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Crimsyn and Tatianna hosted the new weekly drag show Clash at Trade (1410 14th Street, N.W.) on Feb. 14, 2026. Performers included Aave, Crimsyn, Desiree Dik, and Tatianna.
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