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PHOTOS: Best of Gay D.C.
Washington Blade’s 15th annual awards presented at Town

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser addresses attendees of the Washington Blade’s Best of Gay D.C. Awards at Town Danceboutique on Thursday, Oct. 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
The Washington Blade held its 15th annual Best of Gay D.C. Awards party at Town Danceboutique on Oct. 22, 2016. Guests were entertained with burlesque and drag performances. Â To see the full list of winners, click here.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Hugh Clarke)
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)
























