Happy Pride Month! Southwest Virginia has a wide array of resources for LGBTQ+ individuals, both young and old.

The 33rd annual Roanoke Pride Festival took place at Elmwood Park all day Sunday, spreading a message of love, acceptance and equality for everyone in and out of the LGBTQIA+ plus.

The Respect for Marriage Act would ensure that same-sex marriages are recognized nationwide.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg city leaders responded to concerns over a Facebook post, which some call offensive towards the LGBTQIA+ community. Martin Misjuns, a city fire captain and chairman of Lynchburg’s Republican Ward I Committee, posted cartoons depicting transgender characters to his public social media page in January. Posted by Martin J. Misjuns on Monday, January 25, 2021Community members, including the Hill City Pride advocacy group called the images transphobic. It’s just that when you do post something on such a public platform and as a public figure, then there can be consequences and they should be held to a higher standard,” said Michael Kittinger, board chair of Hill City Pride. The city released the following statement Monday saying leaders will focus on more training and inclusion:Ad