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PHOTOS: BHT Grant Awards

Brother, Help Thyself held its annual ceremony at the D.C. Eagle

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9 years ago

February 1, 2017

Daniel Truitt

Brother Help Thyself Grant Awards Ceremony. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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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)

: Brother Help Thyself presenting grants. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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From left, SMYAL Executive Director Erin Whelan and journalist Ari Shapiro attend SMYAL for the New Year at Shakiki on Thursday, Jan. 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual fundraiser, ‘SMYAL for the New Year,’ at Shakiki (2012 9th Street, N.W.) on Thursday, Jan. 22.

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PHOTOS: Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026

Gage Ryder wins annual competition

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Gage Ryder, center, wins the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026 in a competition at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Jan. 18. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2026 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill on Sunday. Seven contestants vied for the title and Gage Ryder was named the winner.

(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: ‘ICE Out For Good’ Sunday protests

Northern Virginia demonstrations among nationwide protest

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January 12, 2026

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A demonstrator holds a sign with the photo of Renee Nicole Good. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

“ICE Out For Good” demonstrations were held in the Northern Virginia municipalities of Haymarket, Annandale and Arlington, among others, on Sunday, Jan. 12.

Nearly 1,200 similar actions were scheduled nationwide over the weekend, according to a statement from organizers.

Demonstrations in D.C. against ICE included a protest march on Friday and a march around the White House on Saturday.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)