LGBTQ Rights

Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Jan. 13, 2025

LGBTQ Inclusion In Huntington And Reading Roadblocks In Prisons, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, will LGBTQ inclusion in Huntington stay strong under a new mayor as some civil rights face attack on the state level?

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Government Randy Yohe, Jan. 13, 2025

Huntington’s LGTBQ+ Rating Leads State

The city of Huntington begins the new year as a state and national leader in creating an inclusive community for the LGTBQ+ population. With some civil rights under attack at the state level, and a new,...

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Government Jack Walker, Dec. 20, 2024

Jefferson County Repeals Ban On Minors At 'Adult' Performances

The Jefferson County Commission has repealed an ordinance prohibiting minors from attending certain live performances, including some drag shows.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Oct. 16, 2024

At Shepherd University, Pride Buttons Make LGBTQ Identity More Visible

Around noon, the Ram’s Den at Shepherd University can get crowded. As the main dining hall on campus, it is a place where students often grab a quick meal or hang out with friends. But last Friday, so...

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Jun. 07, 2024

W.Va. Black Pride Foundation Forges Space For Black LGBTQ Community

Reporter Jack Walker spoke with West Virginia Black Pride Foundation founder Kasha Snyder-McDonald to discuss her organization’s vision for a better West Virginia for Black LGBTQ residents.

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Government Jack Walker, Apr. 05, 2024

Town Of Bethany Votes To Prohibit Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination

On Wednesday, the Bethany Town Council unanimously voted to adopt a local fairness law, which prohibits anti-LGBTQ discrimination in housing, employment and public services.

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