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Richmond is home to many non-profit organizations that support the LGBTQ Community. Follow Diversity Richmond from the interstate with it’s bright and colorful murals and you’ll be sure to find Diversity Thrift inside. Side By Side been a beacon for LGBTQ kids since its inception and offers weekly groups for teens in need.

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Watch: 10 Years of OutRVA

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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Richmond Men's Chorus

Over 40 men strong, the chorus shares its talented singers with RVA and surrounding communities with two large concert performances each year.

Richmond Triangle Players

As the only LGBTQ-focused theater in the mid-atlantic, Richmond Triangle Players delivers adventurous entertainment as the leading voice.

Equality Virginia

Equality Virginia is a statewide, non- partisan education, outreach, and advocacy organization seeking equality

Side By Side

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.

Diversity Richmond

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.

Richmond LGBTQ Chamber

Richmond's LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce connects the community to supportive businesses.

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Lavenia Daniels

I work full time for a non profit, volunteer at a local elementary school, and enjoy outdoor activities when time allows.

Natasha Crosby

Richmond has a wonderfully diverse and accepting community with many resources and outlets to be able to live your best life OUT loud.

Virginia Hayden and Nicole Gibson

"We were really happy when my Mom surprised me and came to our wedding in Vermont, September 10, 2011."

Carol, Emily, and Mary

This Richmond family helped make marriage equality the law of the land.

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Pride on the Rails: Stefon Royce Leads Richmond’s Pride Ride to D.C.

To celebrate WorldPride and spotlight Richmond’s LGBTQ+ community, Visit Richmond recently hosted a special Pride Ride from Richmond to Washington, D.C., in partnership with Amtrak. Among the standout moments of the trip was a live performance by local drag king Stefon Royce, whose presence and talent brought the train ride to life. We caught up with Stefon to hear about his first time performing on a moving train, how the collaboration came together, and what moments stood out most from the journey.

Richmond Doubles Down on LGBTQ+ Support

In a powerful show of solidarity, the City of Richmond has publicly reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly as legislative challenges arise at state and national levels.

Ten Years of Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Showtunes

Ten years ago, Say I Do! LGBTQ Wedding Expo and OutRVA sponsored an LGBTQ wedding giveaway contest, offering one lucky couple the chance to win their dream wedding. Jim and Dan’s love story stole the show, winning them not just a wedding, but a place in Richmond’s history. We checked in to see how their past decade in Richmond has been.

Get Inked: Finding a Queer-Friendly Tattoo Shop

If your 2025 Bingo card includes getting a little ink, consider making an appointment with one of these LGBTQ-friendly (or owned) shops below.

Building Bridges: The Story of UGRC and Black Pride RVA

At UGRC, the mission is clear: “Empowering Voices, Uniting Communities: Building Bridges for BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Equity.” The organization fosters connections through education, power building, and social engagement.