National LGBTQ Task Force Executive Director Kierra Johnson speaks at a cocktail reception hosted by the Task Force's D.C. Board at The Observatory at America's Square on Friday, Sept. 20. (Washington Blade photo 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.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks at the 2024 SMYAL Fall Brunch on Sept. 21. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
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.
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) and American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten were honored at PFLAG's 'Love Takes Justice' event on Wednesday, Sept. 18. (Washington Blade photo 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.