Richard and Luis Vieira continue to thrive one year after the anti-gay attack on them last July. Together since 1997 and legally married since 2008 in Massachusettes, they celebrate their anniversary on August 27. As New York natives, it's good to see their friends and supporters enjoy the married life along with them. 

Together We Stand, Hand in Hand. Hate Won't Make Us Come Apart --Richard

"Loves like ours, and other couples like us, are rare, we think. We are special for a reason, different and unexplainable. Hate doesn’t have a place in our happy lives and home. So tell [each other], 'I’m happy that you are mine to love. Every day is bringing us closer together, and no one can tear us apart, no matter what comes our way.' "

Congratulations, Richard and Luis! We continue to be inspired by you!

Now see who else is celebrating this month . . .

By Delena Wilkerson, Publisher

Delena is the publisher and editor of 10,000 Couples magazine. Over the past 25 years Delena has published many articles, edited a national newsletter, and been both author and editor of several how-to books on financial management for nonprofits.  Some of these experiences might even help with this latest venture.  For certain, her experiences at the helm of a local nonprofit organization taught her how to get the job done with minimal resources.  She is a graduate of Livingstone College in North Carolina and the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration.  Delena currently lives in Oak Park, IL with her spouse and son, cat and koi.