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Al Sura annual black attire soiree, Saturday
The non-profit trains HIV/AIDS activists to become advocates
Al Sura’s White Attire Party (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)
The non-profit organization Al Sura celebrates its annual black attire party “Al Sura In Black: Let Freedom Ring” Saturday night at 8 at L’Enfant Plaza Hotel (480 L’Enfant Plaza, SW).
Al Sura’s mission is to train a new generation of HIV/AIDS activists to become advocates within their community. The group also supports and publishes research papers on HIV/AIDS, seeks to increase funding for HIV research and tries to unite ethnic/racial minority groups with allies to end HIV/AIDS.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information, visit alsura.org.
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Washington Spirit host largest halftime drag performance in NWSL history
The Washington Spirit celebrated the LGBTQ+ community with the team’s annual Pride Night at Audi Field this past Saturday. Highlighting that evening’s Pride-themed festivities was a
halftime drag performance, featuring over a dozen drag performers from around the
DMV. It was the largest halftime drag performance in NWSL history.
Performers included: Shiqueeta Lee, KCByonce, Citrine the Queen, Elektra Gee, Kabuki Bukkake, Delila B. Lee, Capri Bloomingdale, Tara Ashleigh Austin, Gigi Couture, Dorsell Phinn, Tula, Twix the Drag Queen, Bootsy Omega, Princeza.
The 2023 Reston Pride Festival was held at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston, Va. on Saturday, June 3. The music group Betty was the headliner of the festival.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering @RestonPride for @WashBlade . @bettymusic performing: pic.twitter.com/sZaIlVANi8
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 3, 2023
The City of Alexandria, Va. held its sixth annual LGBTQ Pride Festival at Alexandria City Hall on Saturday, June 3.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering Alexandria Pride for @WashBlade . #Pride #Pride2023 pic.twitter.com/bG0fJk24Lv
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 3, 2023
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