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PHOTOS: HRC National Dinner

LGBTQ rights organization holds gala event and awards ceremony

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2 years ago

October 15, 2023

Actor Golda Rosheuvel presents writer/producer Shonda Rhimes with the National Equality Award at the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 14. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Human Rights Campaign held its National Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, Oct. 14. Speakers and awardees included President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Shonda Rhimes, Lena Wiathe, Matt Bomer, Jonathan Bailey, Golda Rosheuvel, Debbie Allen, Brian Michael Smith and Delaware state Senator Sarah McBride.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Demonstrators in a "No Kings" protest march toward the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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D.C. LGBTQ political group celebrates milestone at Pepco Edison Place Gallery

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The Capital Stonewall Democrats 50th Anniversary is held at Pepco Edison Place Gallery on Friday, March 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Awesome Con

George Takei speaks on the main stage

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2 weeks ago

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George Takei was among the featured guests at Awesome Con on March 14. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)