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PHOTOS: D.C. Black Pride Awards Reception
Check It Enterprises among awardees at annual event

D.C. Black Pride held its annual awards reception at the Human Rights Campaign Equality Center on Tuesday, May 23. Awardees included Aaron Bryant, Check It Enterprises, Countess Clarke Cooper, Daryl Wilson, SaVanna Wanzer, Shannon Garcon and Maurice David Parker. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

WorldPride 2025 concluded with the WorldPride Street Festival and Closing Concert held along Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. on Sunday, June 8. Performers on the main stage included Doechii, Khalid, Courtney Act, Parker Matthews, 2AM Ricky, Suzie Toot, MkX and Brooke Eden.
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The 2025 WorldPride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 7. Laverne Cox and Renée Rapp were the grand marshals.
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The Washington Blade hosted the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at The Wharf DC on Friday, June 6. NBC4’s Tommy McFly served as the emcee.
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