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MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Kate Ross

Meet D.C.’s top 20 LGBT bachelors and bachelorettes

Published

9 years ago

February 7, 2017

Staff reports

Kate Ross (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Name: Kate Ross

Age: 33

Occupation: Owner, Ross Business Management. Working with entrepreneurs, musicians and artists by serving as an outsourced CFO. Co-founder, the Coven D.C., serving the LGBT community by providing places to dance, play, educate and get to know each other.

Identify as: Gay

What are you looking for in a mate? Compassionate, a good sense of humor, dog lover, someone who can keep things in perspective, someone who is passionate about something, someone who will approach me first because I am shy, someone who likes to go to shows, someone who takes less time to get ready than me.

Biggest turn-off: Bad hygiene. I have a very sensitive nose.

Biggest turn-on: Kindness, because we need more of this in the world.

Hobbies: Shopping for hair extensions online.

Describe your ideal first date: I don’t know what my ideal date is, preferably somewhere we can talk. Surprise me!

Favorite TV show: I don’t usually pick favorites, it depends how I’m feeling.

Celebrity crush: Angel Haze

One obscure fact about yourself: I once was a rapper named Lab Rat. Here’s a second for good measure: I worked at Colonial Williamsburg in costume for 10 years.

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

Durand Bernarr headlines program

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12 hours ago

May 24, 2026

Michael Key

Durand Bernarr performs at the 2026 DC Black Pride Opening Reception on Friday, May 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball

Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride

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1 day ago

May 23, 2026

Landon Shackelford

The 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Schackelford)

The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)