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PHOTOS: Pride Heroes Gala

Honorees included Eric Holder

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11 years ago

June 6, 2015

The Capital Pride Heroes Gala was held on June 3, 2015 at the Carnegie Library. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Capital Pride held its annual Pride Heroes and Engendered Spirits Awards Gala at the Carnegie Library on Wednesday. Honorees included former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Kaprice Williams, Bishop Gene Robinson, Alexandra Ernst, Bobbi Elaine Strang, Paul Kawata, Justin Markiewicz, Heather Mizeur, Holly Goldman and Whitman-Walker Health. Singer/songwriter Steve Grand entertained the audience with a set following the awards ceremony.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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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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PHOTOS: Nellie’s Drag Brunch

Deja Diamond hosts Sunday show

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A scene from Nellie's Drag Brunch on Sunday, August 16. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Deja Diamond hosted Nellie’s Drag Brunch on Sunday at Nellie’s Sports Bar.

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PHOTOS: World Pride March

LGBTQ rights demonstration held in Amsterdam

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4 weeks ago

August 9, 2026

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A scene from the 2026 World Pride March in Amsterdam. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2026 World Pride March was held on Saturday, Aug. 8 in Amsterdam. Tens of thousands of participants marched from Martin Luther Kingpark to the grounds of the Pride Village at Museumplein.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)