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PHOTOS: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Annual observance held at MCC-DC
The D.C. observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance was held at the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington on Nov. 20. Speakers included Ms. Monroe Alise, Kymberly Gordon of Damien Ministries, Alphonso Davis of the Human Rights Campaign, June Crenshaw of the Wanda Alston Foundation and Tiara Moten of No Justice, No Pride.
Music was provided by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, Agape Praise of the Unity Fellowship Church and Jazmin Sutherlin.
The names of the transgender women killed this year were read aloud by community members. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden and activist Jeanne White-Ginder spoke at a commemoration of World AIDS Day at the White House on Sunday, Dec. 1. Panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt were displayed on the South Lawn for the first time in U.S. history.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
JR.’s held “Wicked Night” on Saturday to celebrate the release of the movie version of the musical, “Wicked.” Performers included Citrine, Dabatha Christie, Sirene Noir and Hennessey.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Capital Pride Alliance held its annual Pride Reveal party on Thursday at The Schuyler in The Hamilton Hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. “The Fabric of Freedom” was announced as the theme for Pride in 2025. World Pride 2025 will take place in D.C. this summer.