Protest took place more than three hours after it began
Iya Dammons is founder of support groups Safe Haven in Baltimore, D.C.
Steve Letsike won a seat in the National Assembly on May 29
People on social media expressed concern about block party stampede
Parties backed relationship recognition, trans rights ahead of general election
Event took place before Pride Month reception
U.S. Reps. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Joyce Beatty spearheaded condemnation
Engles named managing director at Accenture for Metro D.C.
Advocacy groups hoped candidates would address queer topics
Ted Anthony Brown faces second-degree murder charge
