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PHOTOS: HRC National Dinner
LGBTQ rights organization holds gala event and awards ceremony
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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— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) October 14, 2023
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— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) October 15, 2023
The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual Fall Brunch at the Marriott Marquis on Saturday, Sept. 21. Jaida Essence Hall of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ performed. Speakers included D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The National LGBTQ Task Force D.C. Board held a cocktail reception at The Observatory at America’s Square on Friday, Sept. 20. Task Force Executive Director Kierra Johnson spoke at the rooftop event.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The LGBTQ family and ally organization PFLAG held its “Love Takes Justice” reception at the Washington Marriott Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Honorees at the event included Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) and American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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