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PHOTOS: Democratic National Convention

Delegates join celebrities and politicians to celebrate the nomination of Kamala Harris

Published

1 year ago

August 29, 2024

The 2024 Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2024 Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago from August 19-22 at the United Center and McCormick Place. Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic Party’s nominee for U.S. President.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

From left, Human Rights Campaign President **Kelley Robinson** gives an award to DNC LGBTQ Caucus Chair **Earl Fowlkes, Jr.** at the HRC’s ‘We Show Up’ event at McCormick Place in Chicago on August 19.

Actor/activist **Wilson Cruz** speaks at the Human Rights Campaign’s ‘We Show Up’ event at McCormick Place in Chicago on August 19.

*Former President **Barack Obama** speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 20.*

*Rapper and actor **Common** meets with fans backstage at the United Center in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention on August 20.*

*Gov. **Gavin Newsom** (D-Calif.) speaks with reporters on the floor of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 20.*

*U.S. Transportation Secretary **Pete Buttigieg** speaks at the ‘LGBTQ+ Victory at the DNC’ event at theWIT in Chicago on August 20.*

*Code Pink activists protest outside of the United Center in Chicago during the 2024 Democratic National Convention on August 20.*

*Actor **Zachary Quinto** speaks at the ‘LGBTQ+ Victory at the DNC’ event at theWIT in Chicago on August 20.*

**Sheila E.** and **John Legend** perform at the 2024 Democratic National Convention on August 21.

*Activist **Miss Major** speaks at the DNC LGBTQ Caucus at McCormick Place in Chicago on August 21.*

*Entertainment icon **Oprah Winfrey** speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention on August 21.*

**Sandy Stier** and **Kris Perry**, successful plaintiffs from the challenge to California’s Proposition 8, are featured in a video at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 21.

*Musician **Stevie Wonder** performs at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 21.*

Gov. **Wes Moore** (D-Md.) speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention on August 21.

*Speaker Emerita **Nancy Pelosi** (D-Calif.) speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22.*

*A video played on the floor of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22 touts the accomplishments of Vice President Kamala Harris: including her support for LGBTQ equality.*

From left, **Willow Sage Hart** and mother, **P!nk**, perform at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22.

*Vice President **Kamala Harris** accepts the Democratic Party’s nomination for U.S. President at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.*

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Performers face homophobia, find community

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6 days ago

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Drag artists perform for crowds in towns across Virginia. The photographer follows Gerryatrick, Shenandoah, Climaxx, Emerald Envy among others over eight months as they perform at venues in the Virginia towns of Staunton, Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg.

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PHOTOS: SMYAL for the New Year

LGBTQ youth services organization holds annual fundraiser

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2 weeks 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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4 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)