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Ricky Martin at the HRC National Dinner [video]

The singer makes a surprise appearance at the national LGBT event

Video by Aram Vartian
October 10, 2010

Ricky Martin at the 2010 HRC National Dinner
Ricky Martin at the 2010 HRC National Dinner
(Photo by Aram Vartian)

Pop star Ricky Martin — who recently came out — make a surprise appearance at the Human Rights Campaign’s National Dinner, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 at the Washington, DC Convention Center. “It took me a while, but tonight I am here,” he said to a cheering crowd of more than 3,000. “And I just want to say that I want to add my voice to yours. I am so happy to be part of this community.”

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