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PHOTOS: HRC National Dinner

Featured speakers included Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. John Lewis

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9 years ago

September 13, 2016

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) stands with Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin at the 20th annual HRC National Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Sept. 10, 2016. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Human Rights Campaign held its 20th annual National Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday. Featured speakers included Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) and ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Nyle DiMarco. There were performances by Billy Porter and Estelle.

: Rep. John Lewis in 2004 called for defeat of a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. (Blade file photo by Micheal Key)

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A scene from Freddie's Follies drag show on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Ziegfeld’s/Secrets Reunion Party

Crush event celebrates legendary venue

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Ella Fitzgerald performs at the Ziegfeld's/Secrets Reunion Party at Crush Dance Bar on Saturday, March 15. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

A Ziegfeld’s/Secrets Reunion Party was held on Saturday, March 15 at Crush Dance Bar. The event celebrated and remembered the legendary local LGBTQ venue Ziegfeld’s/Secrets, closed in 2020. Performers at the reunion party drag show included Ella Fitzgerald, Destiny B. Childs, Tatiyanna Voche and Kristal Smith.

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