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PHOTOS: Academy fundraiser for victims of hate crime
Miss and Mr. Capital Pride were joined by members of the Washington Academy on July 29 for a benefit show at the Black Fox Lounge.

Miss and Mr. Capital Pride were joined by members of the Washington Academy on July 29 for a benefit show at the Black Fox Lounge. Proceeds from the benefit were slated to help with the medical bills of Michael Hall and partner Michael Roike, victims of a recent hate crime in D.C.Â
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WorldPride 2025 concluded with the WorldPride Street Festival and Closing Concert held along Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. on Sunday, June 8. Performers on the main stage included Doechii, Khalid, Courtney Act, Parker Matthews, 2AM Ricky, Suzie Toot, MkX and Brooke Eden.
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The 2025 WorldPride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 7. Laverne Cox and Renée Rapp were the grand marshals.
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The Washington Blade hosted the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at The Wharf DC on Friday, June 6. NBC4’s Tommy McFly served as the emcee.
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