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PHOTOS: Heroes Gala

Capital Pride presented its annual awards to community leaders

Published

13 years ago

May 30, 2013

2013 Pride Heroes (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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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Durand Bernarr performs at the 2026 DC Black Pride Opening Reception on Friday, May 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball

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The 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Schackelford)

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)