Michael Key
Photo Editor at The Washington Blade
Photo Editor of the Washington Blade and Los Angeles Blade. Photographer for the National LGBT Media Association.
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1 week ago |
washingtonblade.com | Michael Key
As an entertainer, there’s not much that Peppermint hasn’t done. She’s a singer, actor, songwriter, reality TV personality, drag queen, podcaster and the list goes on. Most importantly, as an activist she has been an invaluable role model for the trans, queer, and Black communities. She’s a trailblazer who boasts an impressive list of ‘firsts.’ She is the first out trans contestant to be cast on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (Season 9).
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2 weeks ago |
washingtonblade.com | Michael Key
The Victory Fund held its National Champagne Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton on Sunday, April 27. Speakers included Tim Gunn, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.). (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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1 month ago |
washingtonblade.com | Michael Key
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. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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1 month ago |
washingtonblade.com | Michael Key
Freddie’s Follies drag show was held at Freddie’s Beach Bar in Arlington, Va. on Saturday, March 22. Performers included Destiny B. Childs, Sorority Heights, Sasha Adams Sanchez, Alameda Sanchez, and Gigi Paris Couture. The weekly show was held on the 24th anniversary weekend of the opening of Freddie’s Beach Bar. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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1 month ago |
washingtonblade.com | Michael Key
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. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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For my final post on X (for the foreseeable future), covering a protest at Cannon House Office Building for @WashBlade. Activists arrested following protest against cuts to PEPFAR and USAID. https://t.co/EXWlWHwW25
Protesters dance on their way to the Kennedy Center. Covering for @WashBlade https://t.co/W1jbgVz6xw
At the People’s March. Covering for @WashBlade https://t.co/6ri4yMDY77