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PHOTOS: Stonewall Sports National Tournament

The LGBT sporting organization holds second annual competition

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11 years ago

July 19, 2015

The D.C.-based Stonewall Kickball team Too Legit to Kick defeated the Los Angeles-based team Cookie Lyon Presents in the championship round of kickball at Stead Park on July 19 for the Stonewall Sports National Tournament. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Stonewall Sports held its second annual National Tournament in D.C. over the weekend for kickball, dodgeball and darts matches. RamJam of Maryland was victorious in the dodgeball competition, as Too Legit to Kick of D.C. beat out Cookie Lyon Presents of Los Angeles 8-3 to win the kickball tournament.

Teams from Nashville, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles and more competed with local teams and joined players for nightlife and other events scheduled throughout the weekend.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

: Members of Stonewall Sports had lunch at Dupont Italian Kitchen. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: The Stonewall Dodgeball tournament was held at the Jewish Community Center of D.C. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: SMYAL for the New Year

LGBTQ youth services organization holds annual fundraiser

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2 days ago

January 29, 2026

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From left, SMYAL Executive Director Erin Whelan and journalist Ari Shapiro attend SMYAL for the New Year at Shakiki on Thursday, Jan. 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026

Gage Ryder wins annual competition

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2 weeks ago

January 19, 2026

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Gage Ryder, center, wins the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026 in a competition at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Jan. 18. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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.

(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: ‘ICE Out For Good’ Sunday protests

Northern Virginia demonstrations among nationwide protest

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3 weeks ago

January 12, 2026

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A demonstrator holds a sign with the photo of Renee Nicole Good. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

“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)