The Capital Pride Heroes Gala and Silent Auction was held at the Powerhouse in Georgetown on Wednesday. Awardees included Ed Bailey, Barbara Lewis, Darren Phelps, Maryland state Sen. Jamie Raskin, Margot Rosen, Consuella Lopez, Hassan Naveed, Jennifer Hall and Dignity Washington.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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