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PHOTOS: 2010 D.C. Black Pride Health and Wellness Expo

J Holiday and Wale headline annual event

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16 years ago

June 2, 2010

J Holiday performs as a headliner at the 2010 Black Pride Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 30. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

D.C. Black Pride held its Health & Wellness Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 30. Rayceen Pendarvis, ButtaFlySoul and Shi-Queeta Lee hosted the event with entertainers Shadina, Running Water, Sabrina Blue, Monet Dupree, Eric Rainbow, Beat Ya Feet Kings, DJ Flexx, J Holiday and Wale performing.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Erin Weber)

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A scene from the 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Michael K. Lavers)

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PHOTOS: Lambda Legal in the Pines

Fundraiser held at ‘Normal Heart’ house

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2 days ago

July 31, 2026

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A scene from the 'Lambda Legal in the Pines' fundraiser on July 25. (Photo by Santiago Felipe)

The LGBTQ organization Lambda Legal held its annual “Lambda Legal in the Pines” fundraiser on Saturday, July 25. The event was held at a house on Fire Island featured in Ryan Murphy’s 2014 HBO film, “The Normal Heart.”

Organizers say over $500,000 was raised to support Lambda Legal’s national litigation and advocacy work.

(Photos by Santiago Felipe)