The Community Mourns the Loss of Local Chef
Erica Alleyne loses her battle to cancer On May 3, local chef and community fixture Erica Alleyne passed away in her hometown of Roanoke, VA. The 32-year-old leaves behind her
Same-Sex Parenting and Adoption in Virginia
Since Virginia began to recognize same-sex marriage on October 6, 2014, couples have begun to enjoy the rights and responsibilities associated with marriage, either because they were already legally married
What Same-Sex Marriage in Virginia Means For Residents
On October 6, 2014, Virginia became the 20th state in the U.S. to recognize same-sex marriages, after the Supreme Court of the United States denied review of three Virginia cases
What Marriage Equality Means To Me
I still remember my stepbrother coming out of the closet to me (as the first one in the family) almost two decades ago. He was 15. I remember how fearful