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PHOTOS: Stonewall Sports National Tournament

The LGBT sporting organization holds second annual competition

Published

10 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: Remove the Regime rally and march

Dropkick Murphys, Earth to Eve perform on steps of Lincoln Memorial

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5 days ago

November 24, 2025

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The Dropkick Murphys perform at the Remove the Regime rally outside of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Nov. 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Remove the Regime rally and march was held on Saturday, Nov. 22.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Observance held at Metropolitan Community Church

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6 days ago

November 23, 2025

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Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed at Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. on Nov. 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed at the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Nov. 20. The event was emceed by Rayceen Pendarvis and Dwight Venson. Musical selections were provided by Agape Praise and Dynamic Praise. Proclamations from the D.C. Council and the D.C. Office of the Mayor were presented. The Pouring of the Libation was conducted by Rev. Elder Akousa McCray and Rev. Paul Fulton-Woods of Unity Fellowship Church.

Remarks were given by trans survivors of violence. Family members of slain trans woman Dream Johnson were featured speakers. Prayers were given by Rev. Cathy Alexander and Rev. Dwayne Johnson of Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. Yael Shafritz gave a Jewish prayer through a video presentation. Closing remarks were given by community leader, Earline Budd.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Cheers to Out Sports!

LGBTQ homeless youth services organization honors local leagues

Published

2 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

Michael Key

Wanda Alston Foundation Executive Director Cesar Toledo, on right, presents an award to the D.C. Front Runners at the 'Cheers to Out Sports!' event held at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center on Monday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Wanda Alston Foundation held a “Cheers to Out Sports!” event at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center on Monday, Nov. 17. The event was held by the LGBTQ homeless youth services organization to honor local LGBTQ sports leagues for their philanthropic support.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)