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Heroes assemble!
Pride festivities continue with Heroes gala
Ed Baily (Washington Blade file photo)
Capital Pride hosts its Heroes Gala and Silent Auction Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at the Powerhouse in Georgetown (3255 Grace St., NW).
The community each year nominates individuals who have helped further the causes of LGBT rights. The recipients of the Capital Pride Heroes this year include Ed Bailey, a DJ who has changed the landscape of the LGBT nightlife in D.C.; Barbara Lewis, who has worked to promote culturally competent health care in the LGBT community; Darren Phelps, senior and founding pastor of Bethel Christian Church D.C.; Jamie Raskin, a professor of Constitutional Law at American University’s Washington College of Law and a Maryland State Senator; and Margot Rosen, director of Membership Outreach at the Human Rights Campaign.
Tickets are $25-$1,000. For more information, visit capitalpride.org.
The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride
The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
D.C.-area productions honored at Theatre Washington’s annual ceremony
Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception
PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
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