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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)













The Miss Gay Western Maryland pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, May 1. Maria R. Posa was crowned the winner with Aura Fixation named first alternate. Both winners are qualified to compete in the 2026 Miss Gay Maryland America pageant.
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The new monthly 90’s Flashback Drag Brunch premiered at Red Bear Brewing Co. on Sunday, April 26. Performers included Logan Stone, Tiffany D. Carter and Charlemagne Chateau.
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The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch was held at Salamander Washington DC on Sunday, April 19. Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) was presented with the Allyship Award.
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