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PHOTOS: ‘Wake Up! The Most FAB Party at the RNC’

Milo Yiannopoulos speaks to gay Trump supporters

Published

9 years ago

July 20, 2016

Milo Yiannopoulos speaks at the 'Wake Up!' party in Cleveland on July 19, 2016. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

A group of LGBT Donald Trump supporters held an event at the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University on July 19, 2016 during the Republican National Convention. The “Wake Up!” event, billed as the “Most Fab Party at the RNC,” was sponsored by Breitbart News, Gateway Pundit and LGBTrump. Speakers included Milo Yiannopoulos, Pam Geller and Dutch Party of Freedom founder and MP Geert Wilders.

Photographer Lucian Wintrich displayed his works.

A group outside of the event protested with a “Queers against racism” banner.

: Geert Wilders

: Pam Geller

: Metro yanked ads for Milo Yiannopoulos’s book.(Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

: Photographer Lucian Wintrich

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PHOTOS: Remove the Regime rally and march

Dropkick Murphys, Earth to Eve perform on steps of Lincoln Memorial

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6 days ago

November 24, 2025

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The Dropkick Murphys perform at the Remove the Regime rally outside of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Nov. 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Remove the Regime rally and march was held on Saturday, Nov. 22.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Observance held at Metropolitan Community Church

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1 week ago

November 23, 2025

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Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed at Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. on Nov. 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed at the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Nov. 20. The event was emceed by Rayceen Pendarvis and Dwight Venson. Musical selections were provided by Agape Praise and Dynamic Praise. Proclamations from the D.C. Council and the D.C. Office of the Mayor were presented. The Pouring of the Libation was conducted by Rev. Elder Akousa McCray and Rev. Paul Fulton-Woods of Unity Fellowship Church.

Remarks were given by trans survivors of violence. Family members of slain trans woman Dream Johnson were featured speakers. Prayers were given by Rev. Cathy Alexander and Rev. Dwayne Johnson of Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. Yael Shafritz gave a Jewish prayer through a video presentation. Closing remarks were given by community leader, Earline Budd.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Cheers to Out Sports!

LGBTQ homeless youth services organization honors local leagues

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2 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

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Wanda Alston Foundation Executive Director Cesar Toledo, on right, presents an award to the D.C. Front Runners at the 'Cheers to Out Sports!' event held at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center on Monday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Wanda Alston Foundation held a “Cheers to Out Sports!” event at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center on Monday, Nov. 17. The event was held by the LGBTQ homeless youth services organization to honor local LGBTQ sports leagues for their philanthropic support.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)