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PHOTOS: D.C. Center Fall Reception

Annual event held on Warner Building rooftop

Published

10 years ago

September 21, 2015

Awardees at the D.C. Center's Fall Reception included Imani Woody, speaking on right, of SAGE. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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.)

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Druex Sidora performs at Rush's 'Preview Night' on Friday, Nov. 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The new LGBTQ venue Rush (2001 14th Street, N.W.) held a preview night on Friday, Nov. 28. Performers included Cake Pop!, Druex Sidora and Tiara Missou.

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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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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)

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(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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2 weeks 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)