Arts & Entertainment
Demi Lovato will receive GLAAD’s Vanguard Award
‘Confident’ singer to be honored for LGBT inclusion
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Demi Lovato will be presented with the Vanguard Award at the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on April 2.
Lovato, 23, can be seen receiving the award when the ceremony airs on LOGO on April 4.
“Demi Lovato has consistently used her platform as a successful artist to send messages of acceptance and support to LGBT people everywhere,” GLAAD President and Chief Executive Officer Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement. “She is an extraordinary ally who is committed to helping young people embrace who they are and live the lives they love.”
In a press release, the purpose of the GLAAD Media Awards is said to be the “fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of the LGBT community and the issues that affect their lives.”
Previous Vanguard Award winners include Kerry Washington, Drew Barrymore, Elizabeth Taylor, Janet Jackson and Antonio Banderas.
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)
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
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