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PHOTOS: Night of Champions

Team D.C. presented college scholarships to nine LGBT youth

Published

10 years ago

November 11, 2015

Team D.C. presented college scholarships to nine LGBT youth at the annual Night of Champions awards ceremony. Out former Major League Lacrosse player Andrew Goldstein, the first openly gay player on a professional sports team, served as the keynote speaker. Omar Sharif, Jr. 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 days 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)