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PHOTOS: SMYAL Fall Brunch
The annual event drew several hundred supporters to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel
The LGBTQ youth advocacy group, Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL), held its annual Fall Brunch at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Nov. 3. NBC4’s Wendy Rieger emceed the event and actress/activist Ally Sheedy gave the keynote address.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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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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