PHOTOS: Stonewall Kickball Closing Party

LGBTQ sports league holds event at Hook Hall

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November 20, 2023

Stonewall Kickball held a Closing Party at Hook Hall on Sunday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The LGBTQ sports league Stonewall Kickball held its Closing Party at Hook Hall on Sunday, November 19. Drag artists Evry Pleasure, Whitney Guccigoo and Druex Sidora performed.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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The 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Schackelford)

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