July 21, 2014

Women You Should Meet (W.Y.S.M.): JP Helwege

Name: JP Helwege (aka Jessabelle Bottom)
City, State of Residence: Temple Hills, MD
Age: 22
Profession: Student
July 16, 2014
the New Art of Capturing Love, Kat Forder Photography

The New Art of Capturing Love: How LGBTQ Couples Are Redefining the Wedding Industry

As marriage equality spreads, the idea of LGBTQ weddings is becoming more of a reality in this traditional industry. However, while the majority of vendors would like to work with our community, many are not sure where to begin.
July 14, 2014

Riding with Pride: OUT Riders WMC

Spending 30 plus days of celebrating what Barack Obama and all of us capital city queers affectionately call LGBT Pride Month was a fabulous whirlwind. This year, even as my ears were solidly blocked with glitter, I had no problem hearing the roar of engines...
July 3, 2014
I Am Transgender, Roanoke May 2014

Equality Virginia Expands Transgender Initiatives

Equality Virginia recently engaged the transgender community through their first “I Am Transgender” regional meetings. The goal of the organization’s May meetings were to construct an action plan to include more trainings, build a blueprint for a statewide conference, and educate non-transgender people on transgender issues.