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PHOTOS: Jocktoberfest
Guests included former NFL wide receiver Donté Stallworth
Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), on right, threw a football to the crowd at ‘Jocktoberfest.’ (Washington Blade photo by Damien Salas)
The D.C. Gay Flag Football League held its “Jocktoberfest” fundraiser at Town Danceboutique on Oct. 1. Special guests included Acting Under Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), former NFL wide receiver Donté Stallworth, and actress Melissa Fitzgerald. 
(Washington Blade photos by Damien Salas)
The second annual Shepherdstown Gay Pride Parade was held in Shepherdstown, W.Va. on Monday, June 1.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Hagerstown Hopes held the Hagerstown Pride Festival outside Hub City Brewery on Saturday, May 30.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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