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PHOTOS: SMYAL Fall Brunch
The annual event drew several hundred supporters to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel
The LGBTQ youth advocacy group, Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL), held its annual Fall Brunch at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Nov. 3. NBC4’s Wendy Rieger emceed the event and actress/activist Ally Sheedy gave the keynote address.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Capital Pride Festival and Concert
Annual LGBTQ celebration held on Pennsylvania Ave.
The 2026 Capital Pride Festival was held on Pennsylvania Ave. on Sunday, June 21.
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The 2026 Capital Pride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 20.
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The 2026 Baltimore Pride Festival, “Pride in the Park,” was held at Druid Hill Park on Sunday, June 14.
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