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PHOTOS: National LGBTQ Task Force Gala
Queer Eye star Karamo presented with National Leadership Award
The National LGBTQ Task Force held its annual National Gala at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Jai Rodriguez emceed the event. “Queer Eye” star Karamo was presented with the National Leadership Award. Performers included Frenchie Davis and Ginger Minj.
(Photos by Christina Acosta, Johnny Leon and Lee Le for the National LGBTQ Task Force)



















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)













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.
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PHOTOS: ‘ICE Out For Good’ Sunday protests
Northern Virginia demonstrations among nationwide protest
“ICE Out For Good” demonstrations were held in the Northern Virginia municipalities of Haymarket, Annandale and Arlington, among others, on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Nearly 1,200 similar actions were scheduled nationwide over the weekend, according to a statement from organizers.
Demonstrations in D.C. against ICE included a protest march on Friday and a march around the White House on Saturday.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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