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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)

The Cherry Weekend main event party was “Fire” at Betty (1235 W Street, N.E.) on Saturday, April 12. Detox of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” met with fans.
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The LGBTQ sports organization Team DC held its annual Night of Champions Awards Dinner on Saturday, April 5 at the Hilton National Mall.
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The Mr., Mx, & Miss Capital Pride Pageant was held at The Schuyler at The Hamilton Hotel on Thursday, April 3. Sirène Noir Sidora Jackson won the title of Mx Capital Pride 2025. Jackson B. Nite won the title of Mr. Capital Pride 2025. Shelita Ramen won the title of Miss Capital Pride 2025.
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