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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 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)






















Highball Productions held performances of a drag musical, ‘Defrosted,’ at JR.’s on Friday and Saturday.Â
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)




















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PHOTOS: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
48th annual LGBTQ event held in Australian city
The 48th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade was held on Feb. 28.
(Photos by Cori Mitchell)




















