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PHOTOS: HRC National Dinner

Anne Hathaway honored with ‘Equality Award’

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7 years ago

September 16, 2018

Anne Hathaway was honored with the National Equality Award from the Human Rights Campaign at the HRC National Dinner on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Human Rights Campaign held its 22nd annual National Dinner at Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday. Speakers included former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, Olympic medalist Adam Rippon and former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. Actress Anne Hathaway was presented with the National Equality Award at the closing of the ceremony. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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: Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign’s annual dinner in D.C. on Sept. 16, 2018. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) at the Human Rights Campaign’s national dinner in D.C. on Sept. 16, 2018. She among the more than a dozen Democrats who are running for president alongside former Vice President Joe Biden.

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Tatianna and Crimsyn host the drag show, Clash. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Crimsyn and Tatianna hosted the new weekly drag show Clash at Trade (1410 14th Street, N.W.) on Feb. 14, 2026. Performers included Aave, Crimsyn, Desiree Dik, and Tatianna.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Drag in rural Virginia

Performers face homophobia, find community

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Four drag performers dance in front of an anti-LGBTQ protester outside the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. (Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

Drag artists perform for crowds in towns across Virginia. The photographer follows Gerryatrick, Shenandoah, Climaxx, Emerald Envy among others over eight months as they perform at venues in the Virginia towns of Staunton, Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: SMYAL for the New Year

LGBTQ youth services organization holds annual fundraiser

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January 29, 2026

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From left, SMYAL Executive Director Erin Whelan and journalist Ari Shapiro attend SMYAL for the New Year at Shakiki on Thursday, Jan. 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual fundraiser, ‘SMYAL for the New Year,’ at Shakiki (2012 9th Street, N.W.) on Thursday, Jan. 22.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)