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PHOTOS: International LGBT Leaders Conference Opening Reception
Secretaries Perez, Castro speak at event

The Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute held its International LGBT Leaders Conference Opening Reception at the Washington Hilton on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. Speakers included U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro and U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez. Entertainment was provided by Batalá Washington. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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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