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MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Carlos Becerra
Meet D.C.’s top 20 LGBT bachelors and bachelorettes
Carlos Becerra (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Name: Carlos Becerra
Age: 41
Occupation: Higher education advocate
Identify as: Made in Miami, Cuban parts.
What are you looking for in a mate? Drive, humility, humor, style. Eye candy and soul food.
Biggest turn-off: Zero to “So, what do you do?”
Biggest turn-on: A handwritten note.
Hobbies: Graffiti-filled urban adventures. Graphic design. Fonts. Biographies + bio-pics. Indie film.
Describe your ideal first date: Equal air time. Lots of laughter.
Pets, kids or neither? All of the above. Being an uncle is a good start.
Would you date someone whose political views differ from yours? Definitely. There’s nothing like a good filibuster.
Celebrity crush: Anderson 360
One obscure fact about yourself: Spelling Bee champ, 1982
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PHOTOS: Shenandoah Valley Pride
LGBTQ celebration held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va.
The 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va. on Sunday, Sept. 20.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Whitman-Walker Health held the 40th annual Walk and 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Foundation Fall Reception
LGBTQ youth services organization honors Robert White, Japer Bowles, Washington Capitals
The Wanda Alston Foundation held its Fall Reception at the Penthouse Rooftop at The Wharf on Friday, Sept. 18. Honorees included D.C. Councilmember Robert White, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs Japer Bowles, and the Washington Capitals. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee and entertainment was provided by the Thomas Circle Singers.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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