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PHOTOS: Night of Champions
Team D.C. gave out seven college scholarships to LGBT student athletes at annual event

American University student Elaina Perry speaks after receiving a college scholarship from Team D.C. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Team D.C., the umbrella LGBT sports organization, held its annual ‘Night of Champions’ awards ceremony on Saturday, April 15 at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Team D.C. gave out college scholarships to seven LGBT student athletes. Akil Patterson served as the keynote speaker.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch was held at Salamander Washington DC on Sunday, April 19. Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) was presented with the Allyship Award.
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The umbrella LGBTQ sports organization Team D.C. held its annual Night of Champions Gala at the Georgetown Marriott on Saturday, April 18. Team D.C. presented scholarships to local student athletes and presented awards to Adam Peck, Manuel Montelongo (a.k.a. Mari Con Carne), Dr. Sara Varghai and the Centaur Motorcycle Club. Sean Bartel was posthumously honored with the Most Valuable Person Award.
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Denali (@denalifoxx) of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” performed at Pitchers DC on April 9 for the Thirst Trap Thursday drag show. Other performers included Cake Pop!, Brooke N Hymen, Stacy Monique-Max and Silver Ware Sidora.
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