Identity & Orientation

“They just wanted me to be healthy and happy,”…

By Butch Thompson | February 18, 2023

Senate Bill 49 would, among other provisions, require teachers to notify parents if a student questions their own gender — outing many young trans people before they’re ready to tell...

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LGTBQ+ Open Enrollment Help

By Rosie Bullock | November 12, 2022

Healthcare Open Enrollment runs from Nov. 1-December 15th. Out2Enroll has provided a directory of free healthcare assisters to help ensure your plan covers lgbtq+ gender affirming care.   The...

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Pronouns? Why are they important?

By Rosie Bullock | October 13, 2022

What is a pronoun? Why does it matter? What if I make a mistake?

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“NO PRIDE FOR SOME OF US WITHOUT LIBERATION FOR ALL OF US.” Marsha P. Johnson

By Rosie Bullock | October 10, 2022

Marsha “Pay it No Mind” Johnson (1945-1992) was a Black trans woman who spearheaded activism that sparked a new phase of the LGBTQ+ movement in 1969. Join us as...

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Blue Ridge Pride Stands Behind Our Youth, Our DRAG Community … and Everyone Else

By Tina Madison White | September 14, 2022

Recent cyberbullying against local businesses and organizations forced us to reflect: Who and what do we stand for?

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Empowered Partners eBook: A Guide for Partners of Transgender, Non-Binary & Gender-Questioning People

By blueridgepride | July 25, 2022

Do you have questions about your partner’s gender transition? Get guidance that’s more personalized than Google.

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What do you know about the term “third gender”?

By Butch Thompson | July 25, 2022

Third gender is a concept in which individuals are categorized, either by themselves or by society, as neither man nor woman. It is also a social category present in societies that recognize...

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Unique Mental Health Challenges for the LGBTQI Community

By blueridgepride | December 19, 2021

This guide includes three sections: 1. mental health risk factors unique to members of the LGBTQI community; 2. How to find the right mental health professional; 3. A list...

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