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PHOTOS: Equality Virginia Commonwealth Dinner
Equality Virginia held annual gala in Richmond
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)
Crimsyn and Tatianna hosted the new weekly drag show Clash at Trade (1410 14th Street, N.W.) on Feb. 14, 2026. Performers included Aave, Crimsyn, Desiree Dik, and Tatianna.
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Drag artists perform for crowds in towns across Virginia. The photographer follows Gerryatrick, Shenandoah, Climaxx, Emerald Envy among others over eight months as they perform at venues in the Virginia towns of Staunton, Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg.
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The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual fundraiser, ‘SMYAL for the New Year,’ at Shakiki (2012 9th Street, N.W.) on Thursday, Jan. 22.
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