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PHOTOS: Pride Night at the Mystics

Team DC holds tailgate party

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3 years ago

June 18, 2023

Brittney Griner, third from left, watches the Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury game. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The umbrella LGBTQ sports organization Team DC sponsored a Pride event at the Washington Mystics game on Friday, June 16 at the Entertainment & Sports Arena. Team DC held a pregame tailgate party at the newly-opened Sycamore & Oak before the game.

The WNBA game between the Mystics and the Phoenix Mercury also marked the return of out athlete Brittney Griner to a Washington, D.C. basketball court. The Washington Mystics defeated the Phoenix Mercury 88-69.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering the @TeamDCSports Night OUT at the @WashMystics at the new @sycamoreoak for @WashBlade . At a pregame event: pic.twitter.com/7IRwEhD0Dq
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 16, 2023

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PHOTOS: SMYAL for the New Year

LGBTQ youth services organization holds annual fundraiser

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5 days ago

January 29, 2026

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From left, SMYAL Executive Director Erin Whelan and journalist Ari Shapiro attend SMYAL for the New Year at Shakiki on Thursday, Jan. 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual fundraiser, ‘SMYAL for the New Year,’ at Shakiki (2012 9th Street, N.W.) on Thursday, Jan. 22.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026

Gage Ryder wins annual competition

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2 weeks ago

January 19, 2026

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Gage Ryder, center, wins the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026 in a competition at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Jan. 18. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2026 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill on Sunday. Seven contestants vied for the title and Gage Ryder was named the winner.

(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: ‘ICE Out For Good’ Sunday protests

Northern Virginia demonstrations among nationwide protest

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3 weeks ago

January 12, 2026

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A demonstrator holds a sign with the photo of Renee Nicole Good. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

“ICE Out For Good” demonstrations were held in the Northern Virginia municipalities of Haymarket, Annandale and Arlington, among others, on Sunday, Jan. 12.

Nearly 1,200 similar actions were scheduled nationwide over the weekend, according to a statement from organizers.

Demonstrations in D.C. against ICE included a protest march on Friday and a march around the White House on Saturday.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)