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PHOTOS: SMYAL for Summer

Fundraiser for LGBTQ youth held at Hook Hall

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4 years ago

July 15, 2022

2022 SMYAL for Summer (Blade photo by Parker Purifoy)

The LGBTQ youth services organization Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL) and the Young Donors Committee held the 10th annual SMYAL for Summer fundraiser at Hook Hall on Wednesday, July 13.

(Washington Blade photos by Parker Purifoy)

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'Defrosted' was performed at JR.'s on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Pride Reveal

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

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Members of Cheer DC warm up the crowd at Pride Reveal on Thursday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)