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PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch
Warner, Roem speak at annual fundraising event
The LGBTQ Victory Fund held its annual National Champagne Brunch at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Sunday. Speakers included Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Virginia state Del. Danica Roem (D-Manassas Park). 
(Washington Blade photos by Wyatt Reid Westlund)
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- Maryland state Sen. Rich Madaleno (D-Montgomery County) is among the Democrats who are running to succeed Republican Gov. Larry Hogan in November. (Washington Blade photo by Wyatt Reid Westlund)
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- Virginia state Del. Danica Roem (D-Manassas) speaks at the Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Wyatt Reid Westlund)
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- LGBTQ Victory Fund CEO and President Annise Parker speaks at the National Champagne Brunch last Sunday. (Washington Blade photo by Wyatt Reid Westlund)
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
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)
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
D.C.-area productions honored at Theatre Washington’s annual ceremony
Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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