A Virginia university fought against its first gay student group — and lost. Now it’s honoring them

Virginia Commonwealth University leaders tried more than 50 years ago to prevent the formation of their school’s first gay student group. Now, the organization’s history will be honored with a historical marker. VCU will unveil the commemorative marker on campus in October, according to Richmond ABC affiliate WRIC . It will recount the history of VCU’s Gay Alliance of Students, which was founded…