Some of the best Fourth of July celebrations in Richmond aren’t on any official list. They’re happening in backyards, driveways, and cul-de-sacs, surrounded by folding chairs, coolers, and whatever’s still working on the grill. If you’ve got good friends and a halfway...
The former judge and candidate for Senate, who's last campaign was derailed by charges of sexual assault, finds Obamacare and drag queen storytimes very upsetting. Alabama Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore went on a lengthy, far right wing tirade, telling supporters last week he wants to take the country back to the morality America had...
For legendary Star Wars actor Billy Dee Williams, both he/him and she/her pronouns work every time. Billy Dee Williams has long been best known for his role as the space smuggler, Lando Calrissian of the Star Wars franchise, and just in general as one of the coolest people in the galaxy. Now he can add LGBTQ role model to his lengthy list of...
For LGBTQ people, the holidays can be filled with more stress than good cheer. Taylor Mac hopes to provide an antidote to all that with a show full of holiday songs, campy drag, and irreverent fun. For those looking for a temporary reprieve from the traditional winter holiday celebrations, Taylor Mac offers the show Holiday Sauce, taking place at...
In Introduction to Transgender Studies, published in February 2019 by academic LGBTQ publisher Harrington Park Press, author Ardel Haefele-Thomas explores the historical and political contexts of transgender lives. They also share intimate personal stories and essays by trans people from around the world, and celebrate transgender people's...
Whether you're homeless and struggling to find food or alone for the holidays, Us Giving Richmond Connections (UGRC) and Diversity Richmond want to make sure you have a place to go for dinner this Thanksgiving. With Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, Us Giving Richmond Connections (UGRC) is doing something special for the members of the...
As Circuit Court clerk, Michele McQuigg singlehandedly delayed marriage equality's arrival in Virginia by several months. Now, thanks to the votes of multiple lame-duck county supervisors, there will be a park in Prince William County named after her. The elections have already taken place. The new General Assembly will be seated in just over a...
Times Square Angel is a drag-themed period piece bringing a classic Christmas story to the mean streets of mid-20th century New York, and Richmond Triangle Players bring it to fabulous life this holiday season. The Richmond Triangle Players’ latest production, Times Square Angel, puts a new spin on Christmas themes. Described as “A Christmas...
We have reason to believe that the religiously-guided chicken sandwich chain is being given more credit than they deserve. If you read this article, you'll see why. Back at the beginning of this week, you couldn't escape discussion of the fact that Chick-Fil-A would no longer donate to anti-LGBTQ donations. That, in fact, was the headline of the...
Having given over $1 million in grants over the past two decades, tonight's celebration will see Diversity Richmond award another $50,000 in grants to LGBTQ-friendly local nonprofits. Tonight's the night! For the past 20 years, Diversity Richmond has offered essential support to the LGBTQ community in Richmond and throughout Central Virginia;...
