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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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Washington Spirit host largest halftime drag performance in NWSL history
The Washington Spirit celebrated the LGBTQ+ community with the team’s annual Pride Night at Audi Field this past Saturday. Highlighting that evening’s Pride-themed festivities was a
halftime drag performance, featuring over a dozen drag performers from around the
DMV. It was the largest halftime drag performance in NWSL history.
Performers included: Shiqueeta Lee, KCByonce, Citrine the Queen, Elektra Gee, Kabuki Bukkake, Delila B. Lee, Capri Bloomingdale, Tara Ashleigh Austin, Gigi Couture, Dorsell Phinn, Tula, Twix the Drag Queen, Bootsy Omega, Princeza.
The 2023 Reston Pride Festival was held at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston, Va. on Saturday, June 3. The music group Betty was the headliner of the festival.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering @RestonPride for @WashBlade . @bettymusic performing: pic.twitter.com/sZaIlVANi8
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 3, 2023
The City of Alexandria, Va. held its sixth annual LGBTQ Pride Festival at Alexandria City Hall on Saturday, June 3.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering Alexandria Pride for @WashBlade . #Pride #Pride2023 pic.twitter.com/bG0fJk24Lv
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 3, 2023
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