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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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Druex Sidora performs at Rush's 'Preview Night' on Friday, Nov. 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The new LGBTQ venue Rush (2001 14th Street, N.W.) held a preview night on Friday, Nov. 28. Performers included Cake Pop!, Druex Sidora and Tiara Missou.

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PHOTOS: Remove the Regime rally and march

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The Dropkick Murphys perform at the Remove the Regime rally outside of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Nov. 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Observance held at Metropolitan Community Church

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November 23, 2025

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Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed at Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. on Nov. 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed at the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Nov. 20. The event was emceed by Rayceen Pendarvis and Dwight Venson. Musical selections were provided by Agape Praise and Dynamic Praise. Proclamations from the D.C. Council and the D.C. Office of the Mayor were presented. The Pouring of the Libation was conducted by Rev. Elder Akousa McCray and Rev. Paul Fulton-Woods of Unity Fellowship Church.

Remarks were given by trans survivors of violence. Family members of slain trans woman Dream Johnson were featured speakers. Prayers were given by Rev. Cathy Alexander and Rev. Dwayne Johnson of Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. Yael Shafritz gave a Jewish prayer through a video presentation. Closing remarks were given by community leader, Earline Budd.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)