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PHOTOS: NJB+ Pageant
Annual event raises money for DC Center
The NJB+ Pageant, formerly known as the Nice Jewish Boy Pageant, was held at Sixth & I on Sunday, Aug. 4. Four competitors vied for the title and the drag artist Vagenesis served as the emcee. The event raised money to benefit the DC Center for the LGBTQ Community. Noah Van Gilder was crowned the winner.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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A “No Kings” demonstration was held in Anacostia on Saturday to protest the Trump administration. Speakers at the rally included LGBTQ activist, Rayceen Pendarvis. Following the rally, demonstrators marched across the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.
(Washington Blade photos and videos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Capital Stonewall Democrats 50th anniversary
D.C. LGBTQ political group celebrates milestone at Pepco Edison Place Gallery
The Capital Stonewall Democrats held a 50th anniversary celebration at Pepco Edison Place Gallery on Friday. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee.
(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)
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