Since 2014, the OutRVA initiative has been at the heart of the Richmond Region's LGBTQ+ community, celebrating diversity and creating a welcoming space for all. Watch this video to learn more about the impact OutRVA has had on the region.
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In honor of Transgender Awareness Month, we interviewed seven Richmonders about their experiences and where they’ve found support in the community.
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RVA Community Fridges, a mutual aid group, is combating food insecurity throughout and around Richmond. Founded by Taylor Scott, this organization is not just providing food; it's forging connections, educating, and envisioning a more equitable future.
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Culturally, Richmond’s roots are largely intertwined with Black history and experiences. BLK RVA is a tourism campaign in partnership with Richmond Region Tourism dedicated to showcasing just how deeply those roots go.
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Two of Richmond’s leading LGBTQ organizations will increase impact in Richmond Region
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Richmond has received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. This ranking shows how inclusive a city’s laws, policies and services are of LGBTQ people who live and work there.
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Black Pride RVA kicks off online this Thursday, July 16 at 7 p.m. with a series of virtual events that can be found on the organization’s Facebook and Instagram.
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I work full time for a non profit, volunteer at a local elementary school, and enjoy outdoor activities when time allows.
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Navigating through these uncertain times can be overwhelming and difficult. If you’re not sure where to start looking for help, it can be downright scary. We’ve compiled some information here that may help you in your search for answers and assistance.
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Richmond has a wonderfully diverse and accepting community with many resources and outlets to be able to live your best life OUT loud.
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Richmond has its own affiliate of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce to promote LGBT affirming businesses.
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"We were really happy when my Mom surprised me and came to our wedding in Vermont, September 10, 2011."
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This Richmond family helped make marriage equality the law of the land.
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To Ellen Shaver, family means kinship. From marriage to blood relationships, she says it can be someone you're close to.
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Richmond Women’s Chorus promotes the strength, diversity, and empowerment of women by performing high quality music to inspire, entertain, educate, and unite our communities.
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Over 40 men strong, the chorus shares its talented singers with RVA and surrounding communities with two large concert performances each year.
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As the only LGBTQ-focused theater in the mid-atlantic, Richmond Triangle Players delivers adventurous entertainment as the leading voice.
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Equality Virginia is a statewide, non- partisan education, outreach, and advocacy organization seeking equality
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Side By Side ensures Virginia’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth an equal opportunity for success through access to support, education and advocacy.
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Shop more than 15,000 square feet of cool stuff and great bargains at Diversity Thrift. Sales from the thrift store benefit Diversity Richmond's LGBTQ grant programs.
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