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PHOTOS: 2019 HRC National Dinner
Awardees included Ricky Martin and ‘Pose’ star Dominique Jackson
The Human Rights Campaign held its 23rd annual National Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Sept. 28. Speakers included U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and new HRC President Alphonso David. Awardees included singer/actor Ricky Martin and ‘Pose’ star Dominique Jackson. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The umbrella LGBTQ sports organization Team D.C. held its annual Night of Champions Gala at the Georgetown Marriott on Saturday, April 18. Team D.C. presented scholarships to local student athletes and presented awards to Adam Peck, Manuel Montelongo (a.k.a. Mari Con Carne), Dr. Sara Varghai, Dan Martin and the Centaur Motorcycle Club. Sean Bartel was posthumously honored with the Most Valuable Person Award.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Denali (@denalifoxx) of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” performed at Pitchers DC on April 9 for the Thirst Trap Thursday drag show. Other performers included Cake Pop!, Brooke N Hymen, Stacy Monique-Max and Silver Ware Sidora.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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