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PHOTOS: 2018 SMYAL Fall Brunch

Annual event for LGBTQ youth services organization held

Published

8 years ago

October 15, 2018

SMYAL Executive Director Sultan Shakir addresses the crowd at the annual Fall Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The LGBTQ youth support organization Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL) held its annual Fall Brunch at the Marriott Marquis on Sunday. NBC4’s Wendy Rieger served as the emcee. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

: SMYAL Fall Brunch (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: SMYAL Fall Brunch to be held on Sunday. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

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