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PHOTOS: Task Force Gala Kick-Off
National LGBTQ organization holds event in Golden Beach
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The National LGBTQ Task Force held its 2024 National Gala Kick-Off Event at the Loggia Beach Park Pavilion in Golden Beach, Fla. on Tuesday, June 18. Task Force Executive Director Kierra Johnson presented the organizationās annual donation to theĀ LGBTQ+ Equity Fund. Roger Thomson and Jim Tyrrell were the recipients of the Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award.
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Arlington Pride was held at Long Bridge Park at National Landing in Arlington, Va. on Saturday, June 28. Speakers included Del. Adele McClure and Del. Alfonso Lopez. Hennessey was the host for the Arlington Pride Drag Show.
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The fourth annual Fredericksburg Pride march and festival was held at Riverfront Park in Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday, June 29. The event began with a march around downtown Fredericksburg beginning and ending in the park.
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Covering Fredericksburg Pride for @WashBlade . City Council member @WillMackintosh speaking: pic.twitter.com/tDdVD2IVsM
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 29, 2024
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The LGBTQ+ youth education organization GLSEN held its “Pride Above the Park” event at The Rooftop at Deutsche Bank Center in New York City on Wednesday, June 26. Performers included VINCINT and Betty Who.
(Photos by Andrew Werner)
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