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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)
Hagerstown Hopes held the Hagerstown Pride Festival outside Hub City Brewery on Saturday, May 30.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride
The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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