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PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

Warner, Roem speak at annual fundraising event

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8 years ago

April 12, 2018

Virginia state Del. Danica Roem (D-Manassas Park) speaks at the 2018 LGBTQ Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Wyatt Reid Westlund)

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)

: 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)

: Virginia state Del. Danica Roem (D-Manassas) speaks at the Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Wyatt Reid Westlund)

: LGBTQ Victory Fund CEO and President Annise Parker speaks at the National Champagne Brunch last Sunday. (Washington Blade photo by Wyatt Reid Westlund)

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Durand Bernarr performs at the 2026 DC Black Pride Opening Reception on Friday, May 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball

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1 day ago

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The 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Schackelford)

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)