PHOTOS: Baltimore Pride Block Party

Ts Madison, Cazwell and Martha Wash headliners on main stage

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11 years ago

July 28, 2015

Martha Wash performs at the Baltimore Pride Block Party on July 25. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Performers Ts Madison, Cazwell and Martha Wash headlined the Baltimore Pride Block Party in Mount Vernon on July 25. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Antwan Thompson)

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: Out rapper Cazwell performs at the 2015 Baltimore Pride Festival on July 25. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ rally and march

Demonstrators in Anacostia join nationwide protests

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19 hours ago

March 30, 2026

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Demonstrators in a "No Kings" protest march toward the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

A “No Kings” demonstration was held in Anacostia on Saturday to protest the Trump administration. Speakers at the rally included LGBTQ activist, Rayceen Pendarvis. Following the rally, demonstrators marched across the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.

(Washington Blade photos and videos by Michael Key)

*Activist **Rayceen Pendarvis** speaks at the ‘No Kings’ rally in Anacostia on Saturday, March 28.*

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PHOTOS: Capital Stonewall Democrats 50th anniversary

D.C. LGBTQ political group celebrates milestone at Pepco Edison Place Gallery

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1 week ago

March 23, 2026

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The Capital Stonewall Democrats 50th Anniversary is held at Pepco Edison Place Gallery on Friday, March 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Capital Stonewall Democrats held a 50th anniversary celebration at Pepco Edison Place Gallery on Friday. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Awesome Con

George Takei speaks on the main stage

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2 weeks ago

March 15, 2026

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George Takei was among the featured guests at Awesome Con on March 14. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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)