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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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Jalah Nicole captures title at 41st annual pageant

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1 day ago

October 14, 2026

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Jalah Nicole is crowned Miss Gay Maryland America 2026. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2026 Miss Gay Maryland America pageant was held at Hub City Brewery in Hagerstown, Md. on Saturday, Oct. 10. Jalah Nicole was crowned the winner, and Maria Posa was named first alternate. Both competitors qualify for the Miss Gay America pageant in Atlanta in January.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Center for Black Equity honors leaders, activists at BE. Gala

Miyake-Mugler, Oakes co-host annual awards ceremony

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4 days ago

October 11, 2026

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Center for Black Equity President and CEO Kenya Hutton speaks at the 2026 BE. Gala on Saturday. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Center for Black Equity held its annual BE. Gala at Conrad Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Lolita Leopard Miyake-Mugler and Anthony Oakes co-hosted the awards ceremony.

Honorees included journalist and producer Justin Stewart; nonprofit leader Nikki Alexander; HIV advocate Marlene McNeese; the nonprofit organization FreeLux Project; actress Monroe Alise; public health advocate Tori Cooper; Manassas Park Vice Mayor Darryl G. Moore; Rev. Dr. Carmarion D. Anderson; Bishop Steven Sawyer; government relations professional Courtney Snowden; Senior Deputy Director of HAHSTA at D.C. Health, Clover Barnes; and Texas state Rep. Venton C. Jones.

The event was presented by Gilead.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)