by Jeff Maisey | Jun 4, 2019 | Hamar, News, News & Views
(Crystal Waters to perform at Pride Fest in Town Point Park on Saturday, June 22) By Michael Hamar Typically my columns on Hampton Road Pride’s PrideFest events have been published the same month in which the events have taken place. The downside has been...
by Jeff Maisey | Aug 19, 2018 | Hamar, News, News & Views
By Michael Hamar As various news outlets ranging from the Virginian Pilot, The Advocate (a national LGBT publication), WTKR-TV, and Outwire 757 to WAVY-TV have reported the City of Norfolk has perhaps unwittingly set off a firestorm of sorts within the LGBT community...
by Jeff Maisey | Aug 7, 2018 | Hamar, News, News & Views
By Michael Hamar The 30th Hampton Roads Pride Week that occurred last month was by all measures a huge success: a record crowd turnout, no rain as in prior years, a major corporation, Newport News Shipbuilding returning as a presenting sponsor (joining WHRO, Decorum...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 23, 2018 | Hamar, News & Views
By Michael Hamar June is Pride month across America and in many other parts of the globe. It is a time to reflect on and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history – which has so often been hidden from view by the dominant straight, white...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 27, 2018 | Hamar, News, News & Views
By Michael Hamar Often one of the most overlooked elected positions in local communities is that of members of the school local board. This oversight is amazing given that the decisions made by school board members can help boost property values or keep them severely...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 16, 2017 | Hamar, News, News & Views
By Michael Hamar June is national pride month, a month set aside to remember, celebrate, and empower LGBT individuals and our contributions to our communities and society at large. This pride takes many forms and ranges from LGBT individuals and our allies...
