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Vicky Hester hanging a Pride flag on a building alongside an exterior shot of Babes of Carytown
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Owner of America's second-oldest lesbian bar, Babes of Carytown, has died

Vicky Hester, owner of the bar in Richmond, Virginia, was surrounded by loved ones at her death.

Why Are Lesbian Bars Special?
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Why Are Lesbian Bars Special?

For LGBTQ+ History Month, the author of Moby Dyke discusses why lesbian bars are so sacred — and why it's so hard to find info on them online.

Richmond VA to Arlington trip LGBTQ Pride month press tour
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Virginia’s capital city takes the spotlight as a surprisingly diverse Southern LGBTQ+ travel haven

From brunch in Carytown to rooftop cocktails at Quirk, Richmond proves Pride here is more than a parade—it’s woven into the city’s fabric.