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PHOTOS: BE. A Gala for Black Equity

LGBTQ organization bestows honors

Published

11 months ago

October 5, 2025

The Center for Black Equity held 'BE. A Gala for Black Equity' at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Center for Black Equity held a gala event at the National Press Club on Saturday, Oct. 4. Awardees at “BE. A Gala for Black Equity” included Tracey Africa Norman, the late A. Cornelius Baker, Jack Mizrahi, Hope Giselle-Godsey, MOBI, Patrik-Ian Polk, Eva Marcille, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) and Big Freedia.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: World Pride March

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A scene from the 2026 World Pride March in Amsterdam. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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