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PHOTOS: Equality Virginia Commonwealth Dinner
Equality Virginia held annual gala in Richmond
Equality Virginia held its 13th annual Commonwealth Dinner at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, April 16. Featured speakers included Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring and comedy writer and producer Carol Leifer.
“OUTstanding Virginian” honorees included Charles Britt, Charles Ford, Rev. Robin Gorsline, Freddie Lutz, Shannon McKay, Christine M. Robinson and Richmond Organization for Sexual Minority Youth (ROSMY).
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
- Equality Virginia Commonwealth Dinner (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)
Glitterati Productions held the “Studio 69” party at Bunker on Friday, May 8.
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The Miss Gay Western Maryland pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, May 1. Maria R. Posa was crowned the winner with Aura Fixation named first alternate. Both winners are qualified to compete in the 2026 Miss Gay Maryland America pageant.
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The new monthly 90’s Flashback Drag Brunch premiered at Red Bear Brewing Co. on Sunday, April 26. Performers included Logan Stone, Tiffany D. Carter and Charlemagne Chateau.
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