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PHOTOS: D.C. Black Pride Awards Reception

Check It Enterprises among awardees at annual event

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Center for Black Equity Executive Director Earl Fowlkes speaks at the D.C. Black Pride Awards Reception. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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. Black Pride Awards Reception, gay news, Washington Blade (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Old Bay

Maryland drag pageant held at The Lodge

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From left: Miss Gay Old Bay winner Vanya Varushka, Miss Gay Maryland America 2025 Ivanna Rights, and Miss Gay Old Bay first alternate Glitter Douglas.

The Miss Gay Old Bay pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Aug. 29. Vanya Varushka was crowned the winner. Glitter Douglas was named first runner-up. Both Varushka and Douglas qualify to compete in the Miss Gay Maryland pageant in October.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Nellie’s Drag Brunch

Deja Diamond hosts Sunday show

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A scene from Nellie's Drag Brunch on Sunday, August 16. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Deja Diamond hosted Nellie’s Drag Brunch on Sunday at Nellie’s Sports Bar. 

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: World Pride March

LGBTQ rights demonstration held in Amsterdam

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A scene from the 2026 World Pride March in Amsterdam. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2026 World Pride March was held on Saturday, Aug. 8 in Amsterdam. Tens of thousands of participants marched from Martin Luther Kingpark to the grounds of the Pride Village at Museumplein.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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