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PHOTOS: LGBTQ Pride Night at Camden Yards
MLB’s Inclusion Ambassador throws out first pitch
The Baltimore Orioles held their 2nd Annual LGBTQ Pride Night on June 12 with over 2,000 tickets sold for the community event. The Orioles lost to the Toronto Blue Jays by a score of 8-6.
The Baltimore Men’s Chorus sang the national anthem as well as the national anthem of Canada. Former Major League Baseball player Billy Bean, who is openly gay and MLB’s Ambassador for Inclusion, threw out the first pitch.
Baltimore City Police LGBTQ Liaison officers were on the field marking Camden Yards as a safe space as part of their Safe Place Initiative.
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PHOTOS: ‘ICE Out For Good’ Sunday protests
Northern Virginia demonstrations among nationwide protest
“ICE Out For Good” demonstrations were held in the Northern Virginia municipalities of Haymarket, Annandale and Arlington, among others, on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Nearly 1,200 similar actions were scheduled nationwide over the weekend, according to a statement from organizers.
Demonstrations in D.C. against ICE included a protest march on Friday and a march around the White House on Saturday.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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A protest was held outside of the White House on Saturday following the killing of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis. Across the Potomac, picketers held signs calling for “Justice for Renee” in Tysons, Va.
“ICE Out For Good” demonstrations were held in cities and towns across the country, according to multiple reports. A march was held yesterday in Washington, D.C., as the Blade reported. Further demonstrations are planned for tomorrow.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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The Freddie’s Follies drag show was held at Freddie’s Beach Bar in Arlington, Va. on Saturday, Jan. 3. Performers included Monet Dupree, Michelle Livigne, Shirley Naytch, Gigi Paris Couture and Shenandoah.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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