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The Locals Starting Straight RVA Are Very Happy About It

by | Oct 20, 2021 | COMMUNITY

In an effort to be equally represented and mess with Gay RVA, locals Eric Brown and Tommy Herring have started Straight RVA. Straight Pride, their first event is planned to happen the same weekend as Gay Pride in Richmond with the hope of a “dance off” at some point that first night. When asked for comment the mayor responded with

In an effort to be equally represented and mess with Gay RVA, locals Eric Brown and Tommy Herring have started Straight RVA. Straight Pride, their first event is planned to happen the same weekend as Gay Pride in Richmond with the hope of a “dance off” at some point that first night. When asked for comment the mayor responded with … April Fool’s Day!

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

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