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PHOTOS: 2019 Pride Run 5K

Mick Aitken was the first to cross the finish line

Published

7 years ago

June 8, 2019

Mick Aitken had the fastest time in the 2019 Pride Run 5K. (Washington Blade photo by Drew Brown)

The D.C. Front Runners held the 7th annual Pride Run 5k at Congressional Cemetery on Friday. The Washington Blade Foundation was gifted $2,000 to provide a scholarship for an aspiring LGBT journalist. (Washington Blade photos by Drew Brown and Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

Durand Bernarr headlines program

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4 days ago

May 24, 2026

Michael Key

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

The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball

Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride

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5 days ago

May 23, 2026

Landon Shackelford

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)