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PHOTOS: NGLCC National Dinner

The LGBT Chamber of Commerce held its 20th annual event at the National Building Museum

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The 20th annual NGLCC National Dinner was held on Friday at the National Building Museum. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

WASHINGTON — The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) held its 20th annual National Dinner at the National Building Museum on Friday, Nov. 18. Honorees included Erik Day of the PRIDE Employee Resource Group, Betsy Cerulo of AdNet/AccountNet, Casey Oakes of Google, the Twin Cities Quorum and Bank of America. Speakers included NGLCC co-founders Justin G. Nelson and Chance E. Mitchell as well as community advocates Dennis and Judy Shepard. Entertainment was provided by Debbie Gibson, Pepper Mashay and the youth performers of the Be A Friend Project.

(Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: LA Impact Gala

Family Equality raises over $400,000 at annual event

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From left, Justin Mikita, Jinx Monsoon and Jesse Tyler Ferguson attend Family Equality's LA Impact Gala on Saturday. (Photo by Getty Images for Family Equality)

The LGBTQ rights organization Family Equality held its annual LA Impact Gala on Saturday, September 28 at Citizen News in Los Angeles. Honorees at the event included actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and husband, producer Justin Mikita. Also honored at the event were Rainbow Book Bus founders Adam Powell and Eric Cervini. Speakers, presenters and performers included Jinx Monsoon, Jai Rodriguez, Richie Jackson, Lyle, Angel Bonilla, David Hernandez, and Family Equality Interim CEO Alexis Kantor.

(Photos by Getty Images for Family Equality)

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PHOTOS: GLSEN LA Pride Reception Fundraiser

Education organization holds event at The Abbey

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GLSEN Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, center, Poses with Disney stars Aly & Aj at the LA Pride Reception Fundraiser (Photo by David Laffe; courtesy GLSEN)

WEST HOLLYWOOD – GLSEN hosted its LA Pride Reception Fundraiser on Wednesday, June 12 at The Chapel at The Abbey in West Hollywood. There were featured performances from Disney stars Aly & AJ, Angeria Paris VanMicheals of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” as well as Mo Heart. DJ Stacy Christine provided the music.

(Photos by David Laffe; courtesy GLSEN)

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PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

Sen. Butler delivers keynote address

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Sen. Laphonza Butler speaks at the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch on Sunday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

WASHINGTON – The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund held its annual National Champagne Brunch at the Grand Hyatt on Sunday, April 7. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) delivered the keynote address.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: HRC National Dinner

LGBTQ rights organization holds gala event and awards ceremony

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Actor Golda Rosheuvel presents writer/producer Shonda Rhimes with the National Equality Award at the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 14. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Human Rights Campaign held its National Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 14. Speakers and awardees included President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Shonda Rhimes, Lena Wiathe, Matt Bomer, Jonathan Bailey, Golda Rosheuvel, Debbie Allen, Brian Michael Smith and Delaware state Senator Sarah McBride.

(Blade photos by Michael Key)

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The year in photos

2022 LGBTQ news photography

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael K. Lavers and Michael Key)

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Michael K. Lavers)

Willam Belli performs at the District Disco Launch Party at Zebbie’s Garden on Saturday, Feb. 5. (Blade photo by Michael Key)
QUA — LGBTQ Ukrainians in America organize a rally for LGBTQ Ukrainians in front of the White House on Sunday, April 3. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
The LGBTQ Victory Fund held its National Champagne Brunch at the Grand Hyatt Washington on Sunday, April 10. (Blade photo by Michael Key)
Actor/entertainer Carson Kressley emcees the Worthy Mentoring Pride Brunch at the Four Seasons Washington Hotel on Sunday, May 22. (Blade photo by Michael Key)
Star Trek Discovery’s Anthony Rapp speaks at Awesome Con at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on June 4. (Blade photo by Michael Key)
Members of the Congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus join other elected officials and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on the stage at the Equality PAC Pride Gala on Thursday, June 16 at Hotel Washington. (Blade photo by Michael Key)
The Vixen of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 10 performs at Pitchers DC on July 6. (Blade photo by Michael Key)
Upwards of 500,000 people attend the annual Christopher Street Day Parade in Berlin, Germany on Saturday, July 23. Activists from Ukraine are among those who take part. (Blade photo by Michael K. Lavers)
Tributes to Queen Elizabeth II are placed in front of the British Embassy in D.C. on Friday, Sept. 9. (Washington Blade photo by Michael K. Lavers)
Brazilian Congresswoman-elect Erika Hilton speaks at a pro-Lula rally in São Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 3. (Washington Blade photo by Michael K. Lavers)
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner on Oct. 29. (Blade photo by Michael Key)
Judy and Dennis Shepard speak at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce National Dinner at the National Building Museum on Nov. 18. (Blade photo by Michael Key)
Singer Sam Smith performs at the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act at the White House on Dec. 13. (Blade photo by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: HRC National Dinner

HRC held its annual National Dinner in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 29. Speakers included Vice President Kamala Harris and actor George Takei

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HRC President Kelley Robinson speaks at the 2022 National Dinner. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign held its annual National Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 29. Speakers included Vice President Kamala Harris and actor George Takei.

(Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Berlin Pride

Activists from Ukraine joined annual Christopher Street Day Parade

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LGBTQ and intersex activists from Ukraine are among those who participated in the annual Christopher Street Day parade in Berlin on Saturday. (Blade photo by Michael K. Lavers)

Upwards of 500,000 people attended the annual Christopher Street Day Parade in the German capital on Saturday. Activists from Ukraine are among those who took part.

(Blade photos by Michael K. Lavers)

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