We know June 2020 isn’t your normal Pride Month. Canceled events don’t mean you can’t celebrate. Here are five ideas to get you in the spirit.
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Things may not always go as planned, but you can’t hold back love. Although, Richmond couple Lotus & Kathleen intended to have a larger gathering in late May, they moved forward and wed in Bryan Park in March. Their union was pronounced by officiant Casey Dokoupil of EQ Events, and the moment was photographed by Carlie Hampton.
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One Richmond restaurant has put their own queer twist on a famous chicken sandwich. On Sundays, you can grab a Gay-Fil-A sandwich from Cobra Cabana (complete with waffle fries, Polynesian sauce, and frozen lemonade) while supporting an LGBTQ+ organization.
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We are always singing the praises of this city. Everyone that we bring here falls in love.
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Richmond power duo Ash Molesso and Chess Needham joined forces to create a queer-centric line of stationary and now step into publishing with their new book The Gay Agenda.
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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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Come with an open mind, heart, and most importantly, an open stomach!
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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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Social distancing can be more than catching up on Netflix. Grab some take out from your favorite local restaurant and watch a virtual drag show.
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It's incredible to see how much Richmond has changed in the past few years. We have so many LGBTQ focused groups and activities and that's not where it stops.
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It’s hard not to fall in love with a city so cultured, diverse, and welcoming. Located off of East Franklin Street, Linden Row Inn is one of the few buildings in the city that’s a part of the Greek Revival architecture movement with a rich history connected to the LGBTQ community.
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Richmond is a very special place to me. As a trans person I am happy to be out because of the teaching opportunities I have.
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In his new book, “The True Colors of a Princess,” Richmond dad and author Mark Loewen shows what family looks like across the rainbow. This book features coloring pages of families with two moms, two dads, single parents, and those without children. Inspired by his husband and daughter, Loewen also pulls from his experience as a therapist working with children.
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The hotel is comprised of seven row houses built in the mid-1800’s, and meticulously restored over the years.
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The Valentine’s current exhibit, “Voices from Richmond’s Hidden Epidemic,” explores the personal stories of individuals affected by HIV/AIDS in Richmond.
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In the heart of Carytown, there’s an eclectic tea shop with chests of dress-up clothes, a reading corner, and mouth-watering smells of pastries wafting through the air. It’s a place with open arms--it’s a place anyone in the community can call home.
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There wasn’t always an abundance of LGBTQ-centered sports and activities in Richmond. Now, after several decades, the Rainbow Bowling League is still on a roll.
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Richmond is a city that has much to offer and that’s why you will always find something to do. It doesn’t matter if you enjoy a quiet stroll down Monument Avenue as the leaves are changing or you’re a foodie on the lookout for the best brunch in town.
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I love going to the many restaurants and craft breweries and visiting the arts of the Valentine and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
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Serving the community has always been a part of Charlene Baylor’s life. At her cafe Nutty Buttery, has not only created a warm, inviting and a cozy place to stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner, but also a gathering place for Richmond’s Carver neighborhood.
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