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PHOTOS: D.C. Black Pride Awards Reception

Check It Enterprises among awardees at annual event

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9 years ago

May 25, 2017

Center for Black Equity Executive Director Earl Fowlkes speaks at the D.C. Black Pride Awards Reception. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

D.C. Black Pride held its annual awards reception at the Human Rights Campaign Equality Center on Tuesday, May 23. Awardees included Aaron Bryant, Check It Enterprises, Countess Clarke Cooper, Daryl Wilson, SaVanna Wanzer, Shannon Garcon and Maurice David Parker. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Pride Reveal

‘Exist. Resist. Have the audacity!’ announced as 2026 theme

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PHOTOS: Queen of Hearts

Bev crowned winner of 44th annual pageant at The Lodge

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Bev is crowned Queen of Hearts 2026 at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 44th annual Queen of Hearts pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Feb. 20. Six contestants vied for the title and Bev was crowned the winner.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)