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PHOTOS: A Speakeasy Evening

National Museum of African American History and Culture highlights ballroom and beyond

Published

3 years ago

October 15, 2022

From left, Tracey Africa Norman, Twiggy Pucci Garçon, Kevin Aviance, Sampson McCormick and Rayceen Pendarvis attend 'A Speakeasy Evening' on Friday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The National Museum of African American History and Culture held “A Speakeasy Evening: Welcome Home” on Friday, Oct. 14 highlighting the ballroom scene. Famed comic Sampson McCormick performed and served as the emcee, music was provided by DJ MIM and a panel discussion on “Ballroom and Beyond” featured Tracey Africa Norman, Rayceen Pendarvis, Kevin Aviance, and Twiggy Pucci Garçon.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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