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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+ Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch was held at Salamander Washington DC on Sunday, April 19. Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) was presented with the Allyship Award.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)



















The umbrella LGBTQ sports organization Team D.C. held its annual Night of Champions Gala at the Georgetown Marriott on Saturday, April 18. Team D.C. presented scholarships to local student athletes and presented awards to Adam Peck, Manuel Montelongo (a.k.a. Mari Con Carne), Dr. Sara Varghai, Dan Martin and the Centaur Motorcycle Club. Sean Bartel was posthumously honored with the Most Valuable Person Award.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)















Denali (@denalifoxx) of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” performed at Pitchers DC on April 9 for the Thirst Trap Thursday drag show. Other performers included Cake Pop!, Brooke N Hymen, Stacy Monique-Max and Silver Ware Sidora.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)














