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On June 23, Equality NoVA proudly partnered with the Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs to sponsor another unforgettable afternoon of Drag Bingo at the Walter Reed Community Center, hosted by the fabulous Deedee Amor. Now celebrating its fourth consecutive year, this high-energy community event has become one of Equality NoVA's most anticipated annual traditions, continuing to attract enthusiastic participants and growing in popularity with each passing year. What began a

On Sunday, June 14, Equality NoVA Board Member Helen Snyder was honored to speak with the congregation at Fairlington United Methodist Church about the experiences of transgender individuals and the unique challenges they often face within communities of faith. The discussion created an opportunity for open dialogue, education, and reflection on how faith communities can continue building spaces where every person is welcomed with dignity, compassion, and respect. Inclusive c

Equality NoVa was proud to participate in the 9th Annual Alexandria Pride, joining more than 100 community organizations, businesses, and service providers in celebrating the LGBTQ+ community at John Carlyle Square Park. The family-friendly event brought together residents from across Northern Virginia for an afternoon of live entertainment, community resources, health services, food, and celebration. Throughout the day, Equality NoVa had the opportunity to meet hundreds of c

During Pride Month 2026, Equality NoVa is proud to celebrate the legacy of one of America's great equality champions: Congresswoman Bella Abzug. Known throughout her career as "Battling Bella," Abzug was a trailblazing attorney, activist, feminist, and public servant who dedicated her life to expanding civil rights and ensuring that every person had a voice in American society. Throughout her career, she fought for those whose voices were too often ignored, standing at the in

Equality NoVa is proud to celebrate our collaboration with the Walter Reed Community Center and Arlington County as we work together to create welcoming spaces, strengthen community connections, and provide meaningful opportunities for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies throughout Northern Virginia. For decades, Equality NoVa has remained committed to improving the quality of life for the LGBTQ+ community by fostering engagement, education, and belonging. Partnerships with local o

Equality NoVa is proud to celebrate Pride Month 2026 and honor the vibrant, diverse, and resilient LGBTQ+ community that strengthens Northern Virginia every day. Each June, Pride Month serves as both a celebration and a reminder. It celebrates the countless contributions LGBTQ+ people make to our neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, faith communities, and families. It also reminds us of the courage and determination of those who fought for the rights and freedoms many enjoy to

EQUALITY NoVa, the Northern Virginia grassroots membership organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and meeting the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ) community and our allies., stands firmly and unapologetically with our Transgender community. We are one community, united in diversity and we reaffirm that our Trans siblings are us, and we are them. In today’s political climate, much is said about transgender visibil

EQUALITY NoVa (formerly named AGLA) founded its scholarship in 2001 during its 20th anniversary year . By providing some of the resources necessary to attend college, EQUALITY NoVa has helped numerous high school students with a demonstrated commitment to LGBTQ+ equality. This scholarship is one of the demonstrable elements of EQUALITY NoVa’s commitment to our community and an opportunity to lend support to the youth. The scholarship has become a cherished tradition for the o

Founded in 1981, AGLA, now known as Equality NoVa, began as the Arlington chapter of the Virginia Gay Alliance, formed to advocate for equal rights for gay individuals at both the local and state levels. As the organization evolved alongside the growing LGBTQ+ movement, it became the Northern Virginia Gay Alliance, then the Arlington Gay Alliance, and by the late 1980s adopted the name Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance (AGLA). Throughout each transformation, the mission rema

Arlington, VA — January 1, 2026 — Equality NoVa, a long-standing nonprofit committed to strengthening and supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Northern Virginia, is proud to announce the re-election of returning directors and the election of new board members to its Board of Directors. Equality NoVa is a vibrant grassroots membership organization that works year-round to improve the quality of life, foster community engagement, and celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and visibility across