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PHOTOS: National Champagne Brunch
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The Victory Fund held its National Champagne Brunch at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Speakers included White House advisor Valerie Jarrett, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Charlotte, N.C. City Council member LaWana Mayfield. 
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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- Courtney Snowden, Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity, violated D.C. personnel rules in 2015. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
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- A panel of lawyers appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser is working on a draft D.C. Constitution. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)
The Washington Blade hosted the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at The Wharf DC on Friday, June 6. NBC4’s Tommy McFly served as the emcee.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The 2025 Capital Pride Honors awards ceremony and gala reception was held at the National Building Museum on Thursday, June 5. Honorees included Cathy Renna, Jerry St. Louis, Ernest Hopkins, Lamar Braithwaite, Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Kriston Pumphrey, Gia Martinez, Kraig Williams and SMYAL. Presenters and speakers included U.S. Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Amber Ruffin, Raven-Symoné and Paul Wharton.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
La Fiesta: The Official Latinx Pride Party was held at Bunker on Thursday, May 29. The event was hosted by Lady J Monroe and featured performances by Mia Carlisle, Stefon Royce, Evry Pleasure and Alexis Carter St. James.
(Washington Blade photos by Robert Rapanut)
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PHOTOS: Capital Pride Honors
