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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)














Us Helping Us and DC Black Pride held the annual Pride in the Park at Fort Dupont Park on Monday, May 29.
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Covering DC Black Pride Festival in the Park for @WashBlade . pic.twitter.com/amw66FZ7gs
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) May 29, 2023

The third Caroline County Pride Festival, “A Carnival Adventure,” was held in downtown Denton, Md. on Saturday, May 27.
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Covering Caroline County Pride in Denton, Md. for @WashBlade . #Pride2023 pic.twitter.com/ET6YN5ceyp
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) May 27, 2023
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception
Comedy show and resource fair held at Renaissance Washington

DC Black Pride held its Opening Reception at the Renaissance Washington Hotel on Friday, May 26.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

























Covering DC Black Pride for @WashBlade . #Pride2023 @CheerDC_ performing: pic.twitter.com/QJI9mExtn5
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) May 27, 2023
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