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MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Adam Smith
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Adam Smith (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Name: Adam Smith
Age: 33
Occupation: Communications director
Identify as: Gay
What are you looking for in a mate? I’m looking for a guy who likes and laughs at: himself, my bad jokes, politics and dancing (by both of us).
Biggest turn-off: Weird hang-ups about masculinity
Biggest turn-on: A sense of humor, preferably with a beard attached
Hobbies: Playing bocce, watching “30 Rock” reruns, hanging out with friends, traveling when I can.
Describe your ideal first date: We have plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. Start with a drink or two at some dark bar and then grab dinner and talk about the new season of “Broad City.”
Favorite TV show: “30 Rock”
Celebrity crush: Dolly Parton
One obscure fact about yourself: As a teenager, I competed in public speaking tournaments and attended a national tournament for it once.
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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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride
The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
D.C.-area productions honored at Theatre Washington’s annual ceremony
Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception
PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
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