FYI, the Gay For a Day 5K that was originally scheduled for 9/26 has been postponed. More updates to come on a new date.
Buju Banton show moved to new location
Posted 09.15.09 at 2:15PM
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According to the National’s Facebook page, Buju Banton’s scheduled appearance at the National “has been moved to a new location.”
Banton has caused a great deal of controversy with his suggestive lyrics against the gay community. The show also happened to be the same night as the 25th anniversary of gay pride. The story gained local and national press as the community reached out to leaders, created a Facebook group and flooded the National’s fan page with comments in response.
The exact details and status of the show have not been released.
“If the show has been moved from the National, we are pleased that they’ve done the right thing,” says Jay Squires, President of the Gay Community Center of Richmond. “Once we know the complete situation and where the show is going, then we will review our efforts regarding Buju Banton.”
UPDATE: The Buju Banton show has been moved to the Hat Factory.
Gay Pride Virginia Hosts 4th of July Cookout at Barcode
Posted 07.03.09 at 6:13AM
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From Gay Pride Virginia:
For all that you do – allow us to say THANK YOU!
Gay Pride Virginia will be hosting our 2nd Annual Community Appreciation Cookout at Barcode on July 4th. 5pm-9pm
Come out for free hamburgers and hotdogs, fellowship, fun, prizes and live jukebox with Jason! The GPV Board will also be present and we would love to meet you! This is a great opportunity to bring us your questions, ideas and to sign up to help out at Pride or a future fundraiser!
Date Auction Sneak Peek on GayRVA.com
Posted 04.16.09 at 11:00AM
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We’re working with the folks at Gay Pride Virginia to give you a preview of some of the goods up for auction on April 26. Starting Saturday at midnight, you can check GayRVA.com daily for the scoop on a new potential date. For now, here’s the skinny on the event and some background on GPV:
This year’s proceeds will be used to fund GPV’s scholarship program and to support the annual Gay Pride Festival to be held in September.
The Date Auction is the primary method for raising funds for the scholarship program. This year, 25 to 30 men and women have volunteered to be auctioned off with a gift certificate from a local Richmond business.
Gay Pride Virginia was started in 2006 with the primary purpose of hosting the Pride festival in Richmond. The organization operates as a non profit 501 (c) 3 organization. The Pride festival had not been held for several years prior, and the original board members wanted to reinvigorate this important Richmond event.
In 2008, the board of directors of GPV launched a scholarship program with five $1,000 scholarships to help members of the GLBT community with the cost of post-high school education. The program’s goal is to help those active in the community, regardless of sexual orientation, with the cost of attending college, vocational/technical schools, or career training. The selection process focuses on the applicant’s involvement in the GLBT community.
You can also find the event on Facebook.
