Virginia GLBT History
First Pride in the Park Roanke 1989
Backstreet Shootings September 22, 2000
On July 1, 2004 the Virginia Marriage Affirmation Act became law. In addition to prohibiting the recognition of same-sex marriages and civil unions, this legislation threatens to overturn private contractual relationships between gay and lesbian couples.
First Pride March ~ Pride in the Park Roanoke September 2005
November 7, 2006 ~ Virginians overwhelmingly agreed Tuesday to make same-sex marriage and civil unions unconstitutional.
On Sunday July 1, 2007, members of our community who are ill or injured will be able to rest a little more comfortably knowing that they will have their loved ones beside them if they have to go into a hospital. That's the day legislation that allows all Virginians the right to decide who can visit them in the hospital goes into effect.
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