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PHOTOS: National Center for Transgender Equality anniversary
‘Transvisibility’ event celebrates 13 years

The National Center for Transgender Equality held its 13th anniversary celebration, ‘Transvisibility – An Evening to Celebrate & Inspire’ at the Hamilton Live on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Honorees included Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.), Rep. Mark Honda (D-Calif.), Dr. Marisa Richmond, Ariana Lint and the cast and crew of the independent film ‘Tangerine.’ (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
Gay Men’s Chorus, local drag artists have featured performance at ceremony

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 19. Felicia Curry and Mike Millan served as the hosts.
A performance featuring members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington and local drag artists was held at the end of the first act of the program to celebrate WorldPride 2025.
The annual awards ceremony honors achievement in D.C.-area theater productions and is produced by Theatre Washington.
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2025 D.C. Trans Pride was held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on Saturday, May 17. The day was filled with panel discussions, art, social events, speakers, a resource fair and the Engendered Spirit Awards. Awardees included Lyra McMillan, Pip Baitinger, Steph Niaupari and Hayden Gise. The keynote address was delivered by athlete and advocate Schuyler Bailar.
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The fourth annual Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 17.
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