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PHOTOS: National Champagne Brunch

The Victory Fund celebrates 25 years

Published

10 years ago

May 15, 2016

Senior White House Advisor Valerie Jarrett gives the keynote address at the 2016 Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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)

: Courtney Snowden, Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity, violated D.C. personnel rules in 2015. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: A panel of lawyers appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser is working on a draft D.C. Constitution. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

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Denali performs at the Thirst Trap Thursday drag show at Pitchers DC on April 9. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: The Bonnet Ball

Annual celebration held at JR.’s

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1 week ago

April 5, 2026

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Sirene Noir Sidora Jackson dances at The Bonnet Ball at JR.'s Bar on Sunday, April 5. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Bonnet Ball was held at JR.’s Bar (1519 17th St., N.W.) on Sunday.

(Washington Blade photos and video by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ rally and march

Demonstrators in Anacostia join nationwide protests

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2 weeks ago

March 30, 2026

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Demonstrators in a "No Kings" protest march toward the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

A “No Kings” demonstration was held in Anacostia on Saturday to protest the Trump administration. Speakers at the rally included LGBTQ activist, Rayceen Pendarvis. Following the rally, demonstrators marched across the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.

(Washington Blade photos and videos by Michael Key)