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PHOTOS: D.C. Center Fall Reception
Annual event held on Warner Building rooftop
The D.C. Center for the LGBT Community held its 10th annual Fall Reception on the rooftop of the Warner Building on Sept. 18. Honorees included Jim Marks, Sharon McGowan, Rayceen Pendarvis and Imani Woody.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
- The event was catered by Chef Ty Johns.
- Music was provided by DJ Deedub Tezrah.
- The event was emceed by Ty Bentli of 107.3’s Sarah, Ty & Mel Show.
- Honorees included Jim Marks, on right.
- Honorees included Rayceen Pendarvis, on right.
- Honorees included Sharon McGowan, on right.
- (DC Center Fall Reception. 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.
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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.
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PHOTOS: ‘ICE Out For Good’ Sunday protests
Northern Virginia demonstrations among nationwide protest
“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)

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