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PHOTOS: ‘Paris is Burning’ anniversary

Rayceen Pendarvis served as emcee

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10 years ago

September 29, 2015

'Paris is Burning' anniversary party. (Washington Blade photo by Tyler Grigsby)

Reel Affirmations celebrated the 25th anniversary of the book and film, ‘Paris is Burning’ at the Human Rights Campaign Equality Forum on Sept. 25. Rayceen Pendarvis of the ‘Ask Rayceen’ show served as emcee. (Washington Blade photos by Tyler Grigsby)

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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards

Gay Men’s Chorus, local drag artists have featured performance at ceremony

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3 days ago

May 22, 2025

Michael Key

Members of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington as well as local drag artists joined hosts Mike Millan and Felicia Curry with other performers for a WorldPride dance number at the Helen Hayes Awards on Monday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 19. Felicia Curry and Mike Millan served as the hosts.

A performance featuring members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington and local drag artists was held at the end of the first act of the program to celebrate WorldPride 2025.

The annual awards ceremony honors achievement in D.C.-area theater productions and is produced by Theatre Washington.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: D.C. Trans Pride

Schuyler Bailar gives keynote address

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3 days ago

May 22, 2025

Michael Key

D.C. Trans Pride 2025 was held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on May 17. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

2025 D.C. Trans Pride was held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on Saturday, May 17. The day was filled with panel discussions, art, social events, speakers, a resource fair and the Engendered Spirit Awards. Awardees included Lyra McMillan, Pip Baitinger, Steph Niaupari and Hayden Gise. The keynote address was delivered by athlete and advocate Schuyler Bailar.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)