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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.

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13 years ago

August 7, 2012

Blake Bergen

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)

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Victoria Bohmore is crowned Miss Gay Mid-Atlantic America 2025 at Freddie's Beach Bar in Arlington, Va. on Friday, Nov. 7. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2025 Miss Gay Mid-Atlantic America Pageant was held at Freddie’s Beach Bar in Arlington, Va. on Friday, Nov. 7. Victoria Bohmore was crowned the winner, with Lady Lords named first alternate. Bohmore and Lords both qualify to compete against the winners of the Miss Gay Maryland America Pageant as well as other state and regional title holders from across the nation at the Miss Gay America Pageant in January.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)