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PHOTOS: BHT Grant Awards
Brother, Help Thyself held its annual ceremony at the D.C. Eagle
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks at the Brother, Help Thyself grant awards ceremony. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)
Brother, Help Thyself held its annual grant awards ceremony at the D.C. Eagle on Saturday, Jan. 28. Over $75,000 were granted to a number of community organizations. Awardees included Mary’s House for Older Adults, HIPS D.C., Casa Ruby, Charlie’s Place as well as Black, Gifted and Whole. 
(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)
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- Brother Help Thyself presenting grants. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
Gay Men’s Chorus, local drag artists have featured performance at ceremony
The 41st Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 19. Felicia Curry and Mike Millan served as the hosts.
A performance featuring members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington and local drag artists was held at the end of the first act of the program to celebrate WorldPride 2025.
The annual awards ceremony honors achievement in D.C.-area theater productions and is produced by Theatre Washington.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
2025 D.C. Trans Pride was held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on Saturday, May 17. The day was filled with panel discussions, art, social events, speakers, a resource fair and the Engendered Spirit Awards. Awardees included Lyra McMillan, Pip Baitinger, Steph Niaupari and Hayden Gise. The keynote address was delivered by athlete and advocate Schuyler Bailar.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The fourth annual Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 17.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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