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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Gala

The LGBTQ youth support organization held it’s 10th anniversary gala at AJAX on Wednesday

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8 years ago

October 11, 2018

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, second from left, presents former D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams, second from right, with an award at the Wanda Alston Foundation’s 10th anniversary gala. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Wanda Alston Foundation held its 10th anniversary celebration at a gala at AJAX on Wednesday. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser presented former D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams with an award. The Wanda Alston Foundation supports the Wanda Alston House which provides housing and support for homeless LGBTQ youth. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Jalah Nicole captures title at 41st annual pageant

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2 days ago

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Jalah Nicole is crowned Miss Gay Maryland America 2026. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2026 Miss Gay Maryland America pageant was held at Hub City Brewery in Hagerstown, Md. on Saturday, Oct. 10. Jalah Nicole was crowned the winner, and Maria Posa was named first alternate. Both competitors qualify for the Miss Gay America pageant in Atlanta in January.

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Center for Black Equity honors leaders, activists at BE. Gala

Miyake-Mugler, Oakes co-host annual awards ceremony

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5 days ago

October 11, 2026

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Center for Black Equity President and CEO Kenya Hutton speaks at the 2026 BE. Gala on Saturday. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Center for Black Equity held its annual BE. Gala at Conrad Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Lolita Leopard Miyake-Mugler and Anthony Oakes co-hosted the awards ceremony.

Honorees included journalist and producer Justin Stewart; nonprofit leader Nikki Alexander; HIV advocate Marlene McNeese; the nonprofit organization FreeLux Project; actress Monroe Alise; public health advocate Tori Cooper; Manassas Park Vice Mayor Darryl G. Moore; Rev. Dr. Carmarion D. Anderson; Bishop Steven Sawyer; government relations professional Courtney Snowden; Senior Deputy Director of HAHSTA at D.C. Health, Clover Barnes; and Texas state Rep. Venton C. Jones.

The event was presented by Gilead.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)