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PHOTOS: As You Are

New Capitol Hill LGBTQ venue open for business

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5 years ago

March 27, 2022

Owners Jo McDaniel and Rachel Pike at As You Are on Saturday, March 26. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

D.C.’s newest LGBTQ venue As You Are is open to patrons for its first Saturday night on March 26 following a soft opening on March 22. As You Are features a dining area, a dance floor and an art-filled lounge area and is located at 500 8th St., S.E.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: HRC National Dinner

Human Rights Campaign hosts annual gala event

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2 days ago

September 27, 2026

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) speaks at the 2026 Human Rights Campaign National Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 26. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Human Rights Campaign National Dinner was held at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, Sept. 26. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) was the keynote speaker. Awards were presented to Marcia Gay Hardin, Junior LaBeija and André De Shields. Nina West of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ performed.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)