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PHOTOS: High Heel Race

Rayceen Pendarvis honored at 35th annual run

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October 26, 2022

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Michael Key

John Kim is the first to cross the finish line at the 2022 High Heel Race. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 35th annual High Heel Race was held on 17th Street’s Frank Kameny Way on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Best of LGBTQ DC Most Committed Activist Rayceen Pendarvis was honored at the stage with a proclamation from the D.C. City Council. Mayor Muriel Bowser marched in the parade before the race.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering the High Heel Race for @WashBlade pic.twitter.com/GLQCYJ2vMc
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) October 26, 2022

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PHOTOS: HRC National Dinner

Human Rights Campaign hosts annual gala event

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September 27, 2026

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Michael Key

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)

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PHOTOS: Shenandoah Valley Pride

LGBTQ celebration held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va.

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6 days ago

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September 21, 2026

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Landon Shackelford

A scene from the 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

The 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va. on Sunday, Sept. 20.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: Walk and 5K to End HIV

Whitman-Walker Health holds 40th annual event

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September 20, 2026

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Michael Key

A scene from the 2026 Walk and 5K to End HIV on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Whitman-Walker Health held the 40th annual Walk and 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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