PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

Comedy show and resource fair held at Renaissance Washington

Published

3 years ago

May 27, 2023

From left, Kenya Hutton, Aiyi'nah Ford and Earl Fowlkes, Jr. at the 2023 Black Pride Opening Reception on May 26. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

DC Black Pride held its Opening Reception at the Renaissance Washington Hotel on Friday, May 26.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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