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PHOTOS: Night OUT at the Nationals
Team DC sponsored annual LGBTQ gathering at Nats Park
Team DC sponsored an annual LGBT community outing to Nationals Park for the Washington Nationals vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks game on Tuesday, June 25. The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by openly gay Division I football player Alan Gendreau, the National Anthem was performed by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, White House Associate Director of Public Engagement for LGBT Issues Gautam Raghavan participated in the lineup card delivery and Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) announced “play ball” from the microphone.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Remove the Regime rally and march
Dropkick Murphys, Earth to Eve perform on steps of Lincoln Memorial
The Remove the Regime rally and march was held on Saturday, Nov. 22.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed at the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Nov. 20. The event was emceed by Rayceen Pendarvis and Dwight Venson. Musical selections were provided by Agape Praise and Dynamic Praise. Proclamations from the D.C. Council and the D.C. Office of the Mayor were presented. The Pouring of the Libation was conducted by Rev. Elder Akousa McCray and Rev. Paul Fulton-Woods of Unity Fellowship Church.
Remarks were given by trans survivors of violence. Family members of slain trans woman Dream Johnson were featured speakers. Prayers were given by Rev. Cathy Alexander and Rev. Dwayne Johnson of Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. Yael Shafritz gave a Jewish prayer through a video presentation. Closing remarks were given by community leader, Earline Budd.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Cheers to Out Sports!
LGBTQ homeless youth services organization honors local leagues
The Wanda Alston Foundation held a “Cheers to Out Sports!” event at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center on Monday, Nov. 17. The event was held by the LGBTQ homeless youth services organization to honor local LGBTQ sports leagues for their philanthropic support.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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Calendar: November 28-December 4
Bowser announces she will not seek fourth term as mayor
Pentagon moves to break with Boy Scouts over LGBTQ and gender inclusion
Top EU court: Poland must recognize same-sex marriage from other European countries
LGBTQ community calls out Radio Korea over host’s homophobic comments
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District of Columbia4 days agoBowser announces she will not seek fourth term as mayor
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Pentagon moves to break with Boy Scouts over LGBTQ and gender inclusion
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European Union5 days ago
Top EU court: Poland must recognize same-sex marriage from other European countries
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California5 days ago
LGBTQ community calls out Radio Korea over host’s homophobic comments
