LGBTQIA+ Rights
The 50-Ways Rockbridge LGBTQIA+ Rights Issues Group researches, educates about and acts on civil rights issues surrounding gender identity and sexualities. To date, the group has worked on a new non-discrimination statement for our area schools, a local resolution to encourage our state to ratify the ERA Amendment, reproductive rights advocacy, and collaboration with local organizations for LGBTQ visibility and rights.
Issue Group Coordinator:
Susan Bedell
bedell.s@proton.me
If you would like to take part in this group’s work, write to Susan, and she will send you an invitation to the next meeting.
Celebrating Lex diversity:
Shop where “All Are Welcome”
The LGBTQIA+ group reached out to local businesses to offer stickers indicating a friendly space. Look around town for the stickers and help support local businesses. The issue group continues to look at ways of partnering with the community on LGBTQ+ issues. Help us continue to advocate for equality for all. If interested, please reach out to Susan at bedell.s@proton.me
To learn about the work of the Shenandoah LGBTQ Center in Staunton, click the logo. At the website, you may sign up for programs, meet people, and find a hotline if you need one.
RCHS LGBTQ+ Alums Network
Since 2022, the RCHS LGBTQ+ Alums Network has brought together alumni of Rockbridge County High School and Lexington High School to create community and support current LGBTQ+ students.
Get involved by reaching out to lgbtqia.alums.of.rchs@gmail.com or following the Instagram account @queerrockbridgeforever!
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