“I wanted to speak my truth, and it just felt right in the moment to say it,” said Convirs-Fowler, who came out at a Pride event in Virginia Beach.
The commonwealth and its capital city have pushed for greater LGBTQ+ rights in recent years. However, advocates are concerned its new GOP governor could erode the progress made.
Community leaders and elected officials are calling for GOP Gov. Youngkin to replace Casey Flores on his LGBTQ+ Advisory Board.
They say Gov. Glenn Youngkin, given his lackluster record on LGBTQ+ rights, is looking to score political points.
According to the plaintiffs, the district’s trans-supportive policies violate their First Amendment rights.
Isimemen Etute says he thought Jerry Paul Smith was a woman when they met for sex. He later beat Smith to death.
The book, Gender Queer: A Memoir, has been banned in a number of school libraries as districts across the country restrict access to LGBTQ+ content.
