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PHOTOS: Equality Virginia Commonwealth Dinner

Equality Virginia held annual gala in Richmond

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10 years ago

April 17, 2016

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring (D) speaks at Equality Virginia’s Commonwealth Dinner in Richmond, Va. on April 16, 2016. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Equality Virginia held its 13th annual Commonwealth Dinner at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, April 16. Featured speakers included Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring and comedy writer and producer Carol Leifer.

“OUTstanding Virginian” honorees included Charles Britt, Charles Ford, Rev. Robin Gorsline, Freddie Lutz, Shannon McKay, Christine M. Robinson and Richmond Organization for Sexual Minority Youth (ROSMY). (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

: Equality Virginia Commonwealth Dinner (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

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'Defrosted' was performed at JR.'s on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

48th annual LGBTQ event held in Australian city

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PHOTOS: Pride Reveal

‘Exist. Resist. Have the audacity!’ announced as 2026 theme

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March 1, 2026

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Members of Cheer DC warm up the crowd at Pride Reveal on Thursday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Capital Pride Alliance held the annual Pride Reveal event at The Schuyler at The Hamilton Hotel on Thursday, Feb. 26. The theme for this year’s Capital Pride was announced: “Exist. Resist. Have the audacity!”

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