Community Connections
The Roanoke Valley is a diverse community with a rich cultural history and a wide range of organizations, churches and publications reflecting the region's varied racial, ethnic and religious heritage.
Organizations, Programs, and Initiatives
General
Black organizations
- Roanoke Branch NAACP
- Roanoke Valley Southern Christian Leadership Conference
- Harrison Museum of African American Culture
International, Immigration and Refugees
- Local Colors of Southwest Virginia
- Casa Latina
- Roanoke Refugee Partnership
- Commonwealth Catholic Charities: Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services
LGBTQ
- Roanoke Diversity Center
- Roanoke Pride
- Youth SAGA of Roanoke
- LGBT Young Professionals of SW Virginia
- Ladies & Gents of the Blue Ridge - Transgender Alliance
- Teen Connections: LGBTQ-inclusive Youth Leadership Program
Government
Religious and Cultural
Publications, History, and Demographics
Magazines and Newspapers
History and Heritage
- Self-guided Gainsboro History Tour
- Black History in Roanoke, Colors VA magazine
- Roanoke Black History and Heritage, from Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
Demographics
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Contacts
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