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PHOTOS: Benefit show for Hagerstown Hopes
Drag event at Shepherd University raises money for LGBTQ organization
The Shepherd University Program Board and GSA presented a drag show benefit for Hagerstown Hopes at the Storer Ballroom in the Student Center in Shepherdstown, W. Va. on Saturday, April 1. Performers included Ashley Bannks, Alexa V. Shontelle, Maranda Rights, Ivanna Rights, Chasity Vain, Bayley, Dezi Minaj, Nicole James and Remington Steele.
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Covering a @HagerstownHopes benefit at @ShepherdU for @WashBlade . @ChasityVain performing: pic.twitter.com/Y4VpGmd3Dj
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) April 1, 2023
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PHOTOS: Capital Stonewall Democrats 50th anniversary
D.C. LGBTQ political group celebrates milestone at Pepco Edison Place Gallery
The Capital Stonewall Democrats held a 50th anniversary celebration at Pepco Edison Place Gallery on Friday. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee.
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The annual fantasy, comics and science fiction convention Awesome Con was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on March 13-15. Featured guests included openly gay actor, author and activist, George Takei. The convention included LGBTQ panels and a “Pride Alley” with LGBTQ-specific booths in the exhibit hall.
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Highball Productions held performances of a drag musical, ‘Defrosted,’ at JR.’s on Friday and Saturday.
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