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PHOTOS: Stonewall Sports National Tournament

The LGBT sporting organization holds second annual competition

Published

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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Durand Bernarr headlines program

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Durand Bernarr performs at the 2026 DC Black Pride Opening Reception on Friday, May 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball

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7 days ago

May 23, 2026

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The 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Schackelford)

The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)