Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Upcoming LGBTQ Black History Month events

Black and Bold: RVA's Unsung Black LGBTQ Community Gala— Friday, February 3rd 2017, 8pm, at Diversity Richmond (1407 Sherwood Avenue, Richmond VA). Formal attire, hors d'oeuvres served. DJ Derrick St. Clair will provide the tunes, and there will be an unveiling of a photographic exhibit recognizing the lives and contributions of self-disclosed Black LGBTQ RVA community members. 

United Voices: Raising Awareness through Song & Word: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day— Tuesday, February 7th 2017, 7pm, the Black History Museum (122 West Leigh Street, Richmond VA). "United Voices will add a voice and face to those living with HIV/AIDS in the African-American community. In their own words, persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS will share stories of triumph and overcoming adversity." 

The State of Black LGBTQ America: Lecture & Dialogue With Dr. Ravi K. Perry— Wednesday, February 15th 2017, 7pm, the Black History Museum (122 West Leigh Street, Richmond VA). Dr. Perry will facilitate a discussion on the lived experiences of Black LGBTQ communities in the 21st century.

All three events are free and open to the public. For more info, contact Diversity Richmond Program Coordinator Rodney Lofton at rodney.lofton@diversityrichmond.org or (804) 622-4646 ext. 203.

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