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PHOTOS: HRC National Dinner

Awardees included Jennifer Lopez and the plaintiffs and legal teams of the recent marriage-related Supreme Court cases

Published

13 years ago

October 6, 2013

The lawyers and plaintiffs who challenged Proposition 8 attend the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Human Rights Campaign held its National Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Oct. 5. Awardees included Jennifer Lopez and the plaintiffs and legal teams of the recent marriage-related Supreme Court cases. Sara Bareilles performed three songs, including ‘Brave.’

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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A scene from the SUNFESTIVAL Night of Dance at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center on Sept. 6. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Old Bay

Maryland drag pageant held at The Lodge

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From left: Miss Gay Old Bay winner Vanya Varushka, Miss Gay Maryland America 2025 Ivanna Rights, and Miss Gay Old Bay first alternate Glitter Douglas.

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)