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Five candidates for Richmond Mayor discuss issues of concern to the LGBT community.
Tracy Thorne-Begland was discharged twice from the Navy for being open about his sexual orientation. Today he is Cheif Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney in Richmond. Credit ML
Sharon Bottoms (left) with her partner April Wade and a picture of Sharon's son Tyler. Credit ML
RTP hosts popular and acclaimed productions, like Miss Gulch Returns, starring Robert Throckmorton. Credit GR
Marcus Miller was a founder of Richmond Triangle Players. He also founded Barcode, one of Richmond's most popular LGBTQ clubs to this day. Credit JS
Dyana Mason (left) and Beth Marschak staff the RLF booth at Richmond Pride, 2004. Credit JS
The billboard that opened Richmond's eyes. Credit ML
The first Richmond Pride celebration was held on the 10th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion. Credit ML
Richmond City Councilwoman Willie Dell. Credit ML
The area around the Richmond Public Library at First and Franklin was known as "The Block." The City of Richmond targeted gay men in this area under its solicitation law. Credit ML
Beth Marschak and Barbara Weinstock in the early 1990s.
Out and About was a monthly paper through 2008. Credit ML
Poster for the opening of Labrys Books. Credit ML
The Virginia Gayzette began publishing in 2009. Credit ML
Rev. Robin Gorlsine pastors MCC-Richmond today. Credit JS
Carl Archaki served on the Virginia Sexual Minorities Commission and was a leader in Dignity. Credit ML
March in support of the Equal Rights Amendment, Richmond, January, 1979. Credit ML
Richmond Lesbian Feminists members march in the first National March for Lesbian and Gay Rights, Wasgington, DC, October, 1979. Credit ML
Women'sBooks display at the 1981 Richmond Lesbian Feminists Women's Festival. Credit ML