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PHOTOS: LGBTQ Enterprising Women
Blade-sponsored event included a panel discussion and networking event
The Washington Blade presented the ‘LGBTQ Enterprising Women: Learning from the Past and Embracing the Future’ panel discussion at Keegan Theatre on Wed. Aug. 21 followed by a networking event at Hank’s Cocktail Bar.
Speakers at the panel included Blade Publisher and Owner Lynne Brown, Hank’s Oyster Bar Owner Jamie Leeds, Linder Global Events Owner Rebecca Linder, Tagg Magazine Owner Ebone Bell and Pepco Senior Vice President Melissa Lavinson. CBRE Vice President and former Human Rights Campaign President Elizabeth Birch moderated the panel. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Awesome Con, an annual convention for science fiction, fantasy and comics enthusiasts, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on March 8-10. “Pride Alley” on the expo floor served as a gathering place for LGBTQ fans, artists and representatives of community organizations.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Drag Me to the Disco
Four ‘RuPaul’ contestants join local performers at Howard Theatre event
District Disco presented “Drag Me to the Disco” at Howard Theatre on Saturday. Performers included Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Jaida Essence Hall, Vanessa Vanjie Matteo and Luxx Noir London of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” as well as local drag performers Crimsyn, Cake Pop!, Crystal Edge and Druex Sidora. Music was provided by DJ Camb and DJ Boyyyish.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering Drag Me to the Disco at @HowardTheatre for @WashBlade . @luxxnoirlondon from @RuPaulsDragRace performing: pic.twitter.com/byMTzlnCwm
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) March 3, 2024
Covering Drag Me to the Disco at @HowardTheatre for @WashBlade . @VanessaVanjie from @RuPaulsDragRace performing: pic.twitter.com/bMpIY9j1Sn
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) March 3, 2024
The Capital Pride Alliance held its annual Pride Reveal party at Penn Social on Feb. 29. “Totally Radical” was announced as this year’s theme for Pride.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering @CapitalPrideDC Pride Reveal party. @DCPoliceDept Chief Pamela Smith dances @PennSocialDC . Covering for @WashBlade pic.twitter.com/qnW5p4IUy8
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) March 1, 2024