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PHOTOS: Victory Fund Brunch

The LGBTQ political organization holds annual event

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3 years ago

April 23, 2023

Victory Fund President and CEO Annise Parker introduces elected officials at the VIP party shortly before the National Champagne Brunch at the JW Marriott on Sunday, April 23. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund held its National Champagne Brunch at the JW Marriott on Sunday, April 23. The Victory Fund, a political organization that works to elect openly-LGBTQ+ candidates to public office, unveiled its new logo and expanded name at the brunch. Speakers at the event included D.C. Council member Zachary Parker (D-Ward 6), Vermont state Rep. Taylor Small (D-Chittenden) and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.).

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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