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PHOTOS: Best of LGBTQ D.C. Awards Party

Washington Blade holds annual event at Crush Dance Bar

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Cake Pop!, the winner of the 'Best Drag Queen' category, performs at Crush Dance Bar at the Washington Blade's Best of LGBTQ D.C. Awards Party on Thursday, Oct. 16. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Washington Blade held its 24th annual Best of LGBTQ D.C. Awards Party at Crush Dance Bar on Thursday, Oct. 16. To see a full list of awardees, click here.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Rush Preview Night

New LGBTQ venue opens with dancing, performances

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Druex Sidora performs at Rush's 'Preview Night' on Friday, Nov. 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The new LGBTQ venue Rush (2001 14th Street, N.W.) held a Preview Night on Friday, Nov. 28. Performers included Cake Pop!, Druex Sidora and Tiara Missou.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Remove the Regime rally and march

Dropkick Murphys, Earth to Eve perform on steps of Lincoln Memorial

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The Dropkick Murphys perform at the Remove the Regime rally outside of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Nov. 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Remove the Regime rally and march was held on Saturday, Nov. 22.

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PHOTOS: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Observance held at Metropolitan Community Church

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Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed at Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. on Nov. 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed at the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Nov. 20. The event was emceed by Rayceen Pendarvis and Dwight Venson. Musical selections were provided by Agape Praise and Dynamic Praise. Proclamations from the D.C. Council and the D.C. Office of the Mayor were presented. The Pouring of the Libation was conducted by Rev. Elder Akousa McCray and Rev. Paul Fulton-Woods of Unity Fellowship Church.

Remarks were given by trans survivors of violence. Family members of slain trans woman Dream Johnson were featured speakers. Prayers were given by Rev. Cathy Alexander and Rev. Dwayne Johnson of Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. Yael Shafritz gave a Jewish prayer through a video presentation. Closing remarks were given by community leader, Earline Budd.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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