🎉🌈 Huge congratulations to our amazing scholarship winner, Max! Your hard work, dedication, and passion for making a difference truly inspire us all. We're so proud to support your journey as you continue to shine brightly in the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Keep reaching for the stars! ✨❤️ #HamptonRoadsPride #ScholarshipWinner #CommunityStrong
Hampton Roads Pride
Non-profit Organizations
Norfolk, Virginia 167 followers
Hampton Roads Pride unites the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) and allied communities in support of inclusion
About us
Hampton Roads experienced a surge in the gay rights movement in the 1970s and witnessed the birth of many organizations that celebrated LGBT cultures and experiences. Norfolk’s Unitarian Church spearheaded the liberation efforts of this time period through the Unitarian-Universalist Gay Caucus and the newsletter Our Own Community Press. The bar-based activism of Tony Pritchard and many others helped pioneer advocacy throughout Hampton Roads. The first community-wide Pride celebration in Hampton Roads, a potluck picnic sponsored by the Mandamus Society, was held in June 1986, ten years after the first Our Own Community Press newsletter was published. This delay may be explained by the heavy toll the HIV/AIDS epidemic had on our community and by disagreements between bar owners that prevented the opening of the first LGBT Center in the region. In 1988, the group that would become the incorporated non-profit organization Hampton Roads Pride in 1997 began hosting annual summertime festivals usually in June to celebrate the LGBT community. These festivals provided testimony to the resilience, diversity, and spirit of our community, but they rarely attracted individuals outside the activists and pioneers who held them at Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach, Lakewood Park in Norfolk, and Chesapeake City Park. The dawning of a new century and a renaissance of LGBT cultures, as marked by the establishment of Hampton Roads Business Outreach (HRBOR) in 2007, paved the path for Hampton Roads Pride to take center stage in the civic consciousness. Our annual PrideFest has been held in Norfolk’s Town Point Park every June since 2011, and our newest annual event, Pride at the Beach was established in 2019 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Hampton Roads Pride has the only PrideFest Boat Parade in the United States, underlining our connections with the 300 year maritime history of our port cities.
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Norfolk, Virginia
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- Event Production, LGBT Rights, Community OUTreach, Fundraising, Event Marketing, LGBT , and Sponsor Integration
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🌟 Today we celebrate Intersex Awareness Day! 🌟 Let’s honor and uplift intersex voices, recognizing their unique experiences and contributions to our community. Together, we can promote understanding, acceptance, and equality for all. 💛💜 #IntersexAwarenessDay #LGBTQIA #CelebrateDiversity
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🌈✨ Hampton Roads Pride board members are out in full force, celebrating Trans joy with the ACLU of Virginia! 🎉💖 #TransJoyintheViBe #HamptonRoadsPride #ACLUVA
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🌈 Make a Difference: Volunteer with Hampton Roads Pride! 🌈 Looking for a way to give back and support the LGBTQ+ community? Volunteering with us is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact! Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to commit to a regular schedule, your time and talents can help create a more inclusive and supportive world. By volunteering, you’ll: - Support vital programs and services that benefit the LGBTQ+ community. - Gain valuable skills and experience while making new friends. - Be part of a movement that promotes equality, acceptance, and love. Ready to join us? Sign up today and be a part of something truly meaningful. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟 👉 PRIDE.VOLUNTEERHUB.ORG #LGBTNonprofit #Volunteer #CommunitySupport #EqualityForAll #MakeADifference
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🗳️ Make Your Voice Heard on November 5th! 🏳️🌈 Hey everyone! 🌟 Election Day is just around the corner, and your vote matters more than ever. As a community, our voices are powerful and essential in shaping a future that embraces equality, love, and acceptance for all. Here’s how you can make a plan to vote: 1. Check Your Registration: Ensure you’re registered to vote and your information is up-to-date. 2. Know Your Polling Place: Find out where your polling place is or how to vote by mail. 3. Research the Candidates: Learn about the candidates and their stances on issues that matter to you. 4. Spread the Word: Encourage friends, family, and allies to make their voting plans too! Together, we can make a difference. Let’s show up and show out for our community. 🌈💪 #VoteWithPride #LGBTQVotes #YourVoiceMatters #Election2024
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🌟🎓 Congratulations to Our Scholarship Winners! 🎓🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Mason has been awarded a Hampton Roads Pride Scholarship this year! 🏆 Their dedication to academic excellence and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community is truly inspiring. Join us in celebrating their achievements and bright future ahead! 🌈✨ Let’s show Mason some love and support in the comments below! 💖 #HRPrideScholarship #LGBTQ #PrideInEducation
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📊🌈 World Statistics Day 🌈📊 On World Statistics Day, we highlight the importance of inclusive data for the LGBT community. Accurate statistics help us understand the unique challenges and contributions of LGBT individuals, ensuring that our voices are heard and our needs are met. Let’s work together to promote equality and visibility through reliable data! #WorldStatisticsDay #LGBTQStatistics #InclusiveData
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🌈✨ Join Us in Making a Difference! ✨🌈 Hampton Roads Pride is looking for passionate volunteers to join our committees and help us create impactful events and initiatives. Your time and talents can make a huge difference in our community! Interested in getting involved? Sign up today and be a part of something amazing. Together, we can continue to celebrate and support our vibrant LGBTQ+ community. 💖 👉 pride.volunteerhub.com #VolunteerWithPride #HRPride #CommunitySupport #LGBTQVolunteers
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🌟 Happy International Pronouns Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the power of pronouns and their role in affirming our identities. Pronouns are more than just words; they are a reflection of who we are and how we wish to be seen. By respecting and using the correct pronouns, we create a world where everyone feels valued and respected. Let’s take this day to: Educate ourselves and others about the importance of pronouns. Support our friends, family, and colleagues by using their correct pronouns. Advocate for inclusive spaces where everyone’s identity is honored. Together, we can make a difference and foster a community of acceptance and love. 💖🌈 #InternationalPronounsDay #RespectPronouns #LGBTQ #InclusionMatters #BeAnAlly Share your pronouns and join the conversation! ✨💬
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🎉 Congratulations to our amazing scholarship winner, Icarus! 🌈✨ Your dedication, resilience, and passion for making a difference in the LGBTQ+ community inspire us all. We can’t wait to see the incredible things you’ll achieve. Let’s celebrate this milestone together! 💖 #ScholarshipWinner #LGBTQSupport #FutureLeader
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