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PHOTOS: D.C. Center Fall Reception

Annual event held on Warner Building rooftop

Published

11 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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Durand Bernarr headlines program

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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)

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