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PHOTOS: SMYAL Fall Brunch

The Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League held its annual event, presenting Md. First Lady Katie O’Malley with an award.

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14 years ago

October 3, 2012

Jonathan Ellis

NBC4's Wendy Rieger serves as the emcee for the SMYAL Fall Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Jonathan Ellis)

The Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League held its annual Fall Brunch at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Sept. 30 and presented Maryland First Lady Katie O’Malley with an award.

(Washington Blade photo by Jonathan Ellis)

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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Old Bay

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From left: Miss Gay Old Bay winner Vanya Varushka, Miss Gay Maryland America 2025 Ivanna Rights, and Miss Gay Old Bay first alternate Glitter Douglas.

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)