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PHOTOS: Ripped Genes
Fashion photographer Robert W. Mercer, Jr. unveiled his 2014 calendar at the Engineers Club.
The official 2014 Ripped Genes Calendar party was held on Sept. 20 at The Engineers Club at the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion, 11 W. Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore.
Fashion photographer Robert W. Mercer, Jr. unveiled his 2014 Ripped Genes calendar, the seventh edition of the popular series. The Baltimore native is well known in the area for producing fashion events. Mercer’s 2014 body of work includes the introduction of his female version, 2014 Ripped Janes Calendar.
(Washington Blade photos by Kevin Majoros)
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The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual fundraiser, ‘SMYAL for the New Year,’ at Shakiki (2012 9th Street, N.W.) on Thursday, Jan. 22.
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The 2026 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill on Sunday. Seven contestants vied for the title and Gage Ryder was named the winner.
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PHOTOS: ‘ICE Out For Good’ Sunday protests
Northern Virginia demonstrations among nationwide protest
“ICE Out For Good” demonstrations were held in the Northern Virginia municipalities of Haymarket, Annandale and Arlington, among others, on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Nearly 1,200 similar actions were scheduled nationwide over the weekend, according to a statement from organizers.
Demonstrations in D.C. against ICE included a protest march on Friday and a march around the White House on Saturday.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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