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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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14 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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