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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Maryland 2022

Amethyst Diamond crowned pageant winner

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Amethyst Diamond is crowned Miss Gay Maryland 2022 on Oct. 1 at the Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore, Md. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The winners and alternates of Miss Glamour Girl, Miss Gay Freestate and Miss Gay Western Maryland competed for the title of Miss Gay Maryland America 2022 at Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, Oct. 1. Special guest performers included Miss Gay Maryland 2021 Maranda Rights and Miss Gay America 2022 Dextaci.

Amethyst Diamond was crowned the winner with Dezi Minaj designated the first alternate. Both queens are eligible to compete in the Miss Gay America pageant in Little Rock, Ark. in January, 2023.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: High Heel Race

Annual drag event fills 17th Street

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The 2024 High Heel Race was held on Tuesday. (Washington Blade photo by Giuseppe LoPiccolo)

The 37th annual High Heel Race was held along Frank Kameny Way on 17th Street, N.W. on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Thousands of spectators gathered to witness the parade of costumed racers pass by. Kenny Monroe of Maryland won the race.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Giuseppe LoPiccolo)

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PHOTOS: Pride On The Plaza

OutLaw hosts George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School event

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Pride On The Plaza was held at the GMU Antonin Scalia Law School on Friday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The LGBTQ student group OutLaw held the inaugural “Pride On The Plaza” at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School in Arlington, Va. on Friday, Oct. 25.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: National LGBTQ Task Force Gala

Queer Eye star Karamo presented with National Leadership Award

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Ginger Minj and Karamo attend the National LGBTQ Task Force's National Gala at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Saturday. (Photo by Johnny Leon for the National LGBTQ Task Force)

The National LGBTQ Task Force held its annual National Gala at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Jai Rodriguez emceed the event. “Queer Eye” star Karamo was presented with the National Leadership Award. Performers included Frenchie Davis and Ginger Minj.

(Photos by Christina Acosta, Johnny Leon and Lee Le for the National LGBTQ Task Force)

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