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PHOTOS: International LGBT Leaders Conference Opening Reception

Secretaries Perez, Castro speak at event

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9 years ago

December 8, 2016

Labor Secretary Thomas Perez spoke at the International LGBT Leaders Conference : Toasting the Obama Administration’s Historic Level of LGBT Appointees at the Washington Hilton on Thursday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute held its International LGBT Leaders Conference Opening Reception at the Washington Hilton on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. Speakers included U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro and U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez. Entertainment was provided by Batalá Washington. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: WorldPride Street Festival and Closing Concert

Doechii, Khalid among performers

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June 11, 2025

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Doechii performs at the WorldPride Closing Concert on Sunday, June 8. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

WorldPride 2025 concluded with the WorldPride Street Festival and Closing Concert held along Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. on Sunday, June 8. Performers on the main stage included Doechii, Khalid, Courtney Act, Parker Matthews, 2AM Ricky, Suzie Toot, MkX and Brooke Eden.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)