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PHOTOS: NJB+ Pageant
Annual event raises money for DC Center

The NJB+ Pageant, formerly known as the Nice Jewish Boy Pageant, was held at Sixth & I on Sunday, Aug. 4. Four competitors vied for the title and the drag artist Vagenesis served as the emcee. The event raised money to benefit the DC Center for the LGBTQ Community. Noah Van Gilder was crowned the winner.
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Covering the Nice Jewish Boy Pageant at @SixthandI for the @WashBlade pic.twitter.com/iHISr3FUnm
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) August 4, 2024

The Cherry Weekend main event party was “Fire” at Betty (1235 W Street, N.E.) on Saturday, April 12. Detox of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” met with fans.
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The LGBTQ sports organization Team DC held its annual Night of Champions Awards Dinner on Saturday, April 5 at the Hilton National Mall.
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The Mr., Mx, & Miss Capital Pride Pageant was held at The Schuyler at The Hamilton Hotel on Thursday, April 3. Sirène Noir Sidora Jackson won the title of Mx Capital Pride 2025. Jackson B. Nite won the title of Mr. Capital Pride 2025. Shelita Ramen won the title of Miss Capital Pride 2025.
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