Connect with us

Photos

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.

Published

on

Mr. and Miss Capital Pride are joined by Tula, center, at an Academy fundraiser on July 29. (Washington Blade photo by Blake Bergen)

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. 

(Washington Blade photos by Blake Bergen) 

[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.]

Advertisement
FUND LGBTQ JOURNALISM
SIGN UP FOR E-BLAST

Photos

PHOTOS: WorldPride Street Festival and Closing Concert

Doechii, Khalid among performers

Published

on

Doechii performs at the WorldPride Closing Concert on Sunday, June 8. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Continue Reading

Photos

PHOTOS: WorldPride Parade

Thousands march for LGBTQ rights

Published

on

The 2025 WorldPride Parade (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2025 WorldPride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 7. Laverne Cox and Renée Rapp were the grand marshals. 

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Robert Rapanut)

Continue Reading

Photos

PHOTOS: WorldPride Boat Parade

Blade’s inaugural event held at The Wharf

Published

on

The WorldPride 2025 Boat Parade (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Continue Reading

Popular