News & Updates
Stay informed with the latest announcements,
stories, and press from our community
Meet OUTWORDS’ New Executive Director, Beth Shipp
Dear OUTWORDS community, It is my profound joy and honor to announce that Beth Shipp has joined OUTWORDS as our new executive director this spring. […]
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OutfestNEXT Screenings!
One of our faves, OutfestNEXT returns July 23-26 at the LA LGBT Center, to showcase over…
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Our New and Improved HIV/AIDS in the South Collection!
At OUTWORDS, we’re always thinking about how to make our stories more accessible and useful.…
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Trans Voices on Trans Healthcare– check out the collection!
“In an era in which access to transgender healthcare is quickly being restricted, shut down,…
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OUTWORDS Founder Mason Funk Departure Announcement
The Outwords Archive (OUTWORDS) announced today that founder and executive director Mason Funk will step…
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Upcoming Events
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Past Events
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Invisible Histories’ Queer History South Conference — more info here
Saturday February 21, 2026 -
Deep Listening, Deep Change: Storytelling for Movement Building, Los Angeles — more info here
Sunday October 26, 2025 -
The Future of OUTWORDS, Palm Springs — more info here
Friday October 24, 2025 -
Coming Together Through Archives: Archiving Underrepresented Virginia History — more info here
Thursday October 16, 2025 -
LGBTQ+ Activism in Southwest Virginia: A Rich History — more info here
Friday October 3, 2025 -
OUTWORDS DC Brunch — more info here
Sunday September 28, 2025 -
The Future of OUTWORDS, New York — more info here
Thursday September 25, 2025 -
Queering Precedent: Behind the Scenes — more info here
Thursday June 12, 2025 -
Dare to Be Powerful Panel Discussion at LAPL — more info here
Thursday May 15, 2025
