Stories
Serving With Pride, Seeking Care In Hampton RoadsWhen Maya Torres left the Navy, she expected the transition to civilian life would bring a new set of routines. She did not expect every medical appointment to…
A Pride Potluck Rooted In Virginia FlavorA Pride potluck can be more than a generous spread of homemade dishes. It can tell the story of Virginia through food: coastal seafood, Tidewater comfort…
When Coming Out Later Changes Family RelationshipsComing out later in life can bring relief, clarity, and a long-awaited sense of alignment. It can also unsettle family relationships that have been shaped by…
Five Queer-Friendly All-Ages Music Venues in TidewaterTidewater’s live music scene stretches from Norfolk and Virginia Beach to Chesapeake, Hampton, and Newport News. For LGBTQ+ listeners, finding a venue that…
Updating Your Name And Gender Marker On Virginia IDsChanging the name or gender marker on a Virginia driver’s license or identification card is a series of connected steps. The process usually involves a court,…
Why Virginia’s Hate Crime Law Matters for Two-Spirit and Native LGBTQ+ ResidentsVirginia’s hate crime law matters because safety is shaped by more than the immediate harm of an assault, threat, or act of vandalism. It also depends on…
The Long Road Home From Washington To Virginia BeachIn October 1987, thousands of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people traveled to Washington, D.C., for the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay…
A romantic Virginia wine country escape for twoAn anniversary in Virginia wine country can be as relaxed or celebratory as you want it to be: a vineyard picnic overlooking the Blue Ridge, a private tasting…
Finding affirming ob-gyn care in rural VirginiaFinding an LGBTQ+ affirming ob-gyn in rural Virginia can take more planning than choosing the closest clinic. Fewer providers, long travel distances, limited…
Growing Belonging: A Conversation in HarrisonburgOn a small plot in Harrisonburg, rows of vegetables are doing more than producing tomatoes, herbs, and greens. They are creating a place where transgender…