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Local model Nyle DiMarco wins ‘America’s Next Top Model’
DiMarco becomes first deaf ‘ATM’ winner
(Screenshot courtesy of YouTube)
Nyle DiMarco became the last ever winner in the final season of “America’s Next Top Model” in the finale episode on Dec. 4.
DiMarco, 26, was an early fan favorite of the season as the first deaf contestant on the show. He told People that he was excited to be the first deaf contestant on the show and the winner.
“Being a deaf person on a television show alone is pretty groundbreaking, so it felt incredible just to be on the show – but to win it was amazing,” DiMarco says.
DiMarco came out as “sexually fluid” in a tweet earlier this year. In response to a fan who asked “boys or girls?” DiMarco replied “fluid” and linked to an article about fluid sexuality from “Everyday Feminism.”
Born in Queens, N.Y., DiMarco was later raised in Frederick, Md. and graduated from Gallaudet University in D.C. He also appeared in a guest role on the ABC Family drama “Switched at Birth,” that features many deaf characters and storylines.
“America’s Next Top Model” has not been re-newed for another season.
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Washington Spirit host largest halftime drag performance in NWSL history
The Washington Spirit celebrated the LGBTQ+ community with the team’s annual Pride Night at Audi Field this past Saturday. Highlighting that evening’s Pride-themed festivities was a
halftime drag performance, featuring over a dozen drag performers from around the
DMV. It was the largest halftime drag performance in NWSL history.
Performers included: Shiqueeta Lee, KCByonce, Citrine the Queen, Elektra Gee, Kabuki Bukkake, Delila B. Lee, Capri Bloomingdale, Tara Ashleigh Austin, Gigi Couture, Dorsell Phinn, Tula, Twix the Drag Queen, Bootsy Omega, Princeza.
The 2023 Reston Pride Festival was held at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston, Va. on Saturday, June 3. The music group Betty was the headliner of the festival.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering @RestonPride for @WashBlade . @bettymusic performing: pic.twitter.com/sZaIlVANi8
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 3, 2023
The City of Alexandria, Va. held its sixth annual LGBTQ Pride Festival at Alexandria City Hall on Saturday, June 3.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering Alexandria Pride for @WashBlade . #Pride #Pride2023 pic.twitter.com/bG0fJk24Lv
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 3, 2023
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