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PHOTOS: Red Theme Toy Drive Party

Impulse Group DC holds sixth annual event

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9 years ago

December 20, 2016

Red Theme Toy Drive Party (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Impulse Group DC, an HIV/AIDS advocacy and community organization supported by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, held its sixth annual Red Theme Toy Drive Party at Eighteenth Street Lounge on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Honorees included entertainment promoter Daryl Wilson and drag performer Shi-Queeta Lee. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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The Capital Stonewall Democrats 50th Anniversary is held at Pepco Edison Place Gallery on Friday, March 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Capital Stonewall Democrats held a 50th anniversary celebration at Pepco Edison Place Gallery on Friday. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee.

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PHOTOS: Awesome Con

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George Takei was among the featured guests at Awesome Con on March 14. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

The annual fantasy, comics and science fiction convention Awesome Con was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on March 13-15. Featured guests included openly gay actor, author and activist, George Takei. The convention included LGBTQ panels and a “Pride Alley” with LGBTQ-specific booths in the exhibit hall.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)