She/Her/They/Them
"Pride is not being afraid to be yourself! We’re all super cool and shouldn’t be afraid to show that to everyone!"
He/Him/His
"A time to celebrate life and be happy in your skin. "
He/Him/His
"Pride is the state of existence by which one who is affirmed and empowered in their own identity and dignity has the courage to uphold and protect the rights of others to portray their own identity and dignity, even in the face of opposition from antagonistic people or forces who would do emotional, spiritual, and/or physical harm."
He/Him/She/Her
"An opportunity for the community to come together as a family and be unabashedly ourselves."
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She/Her/Hers
"Offering the community an opportunity to be who they are without judgment."
She/Her/Hers
"Pride is the sense of doing what is right. Supporting, loving, and uplifting others. Leading by example, living with empathy, and being intentional in how you make a difference in your community. And most importantly, to use your voice as an ally for those that often go unheard."
He/Him/His
"Pride means creating a safe space for the LGBT community, specifically LGBT youth and POC. Pride also means giving yourself permission to live your life authentically and safely. "
She/Her/They/Them
"Pride is a growing sense of self and to make a better place for the next generations to come."
She/Her/Hers
"To me, pride means being your authentic self. Learning how to show the world your true colors, and speaking up for people who can’t find their voice."
He/Him/His
"Everything/ I’m Free"
She/Her/Hers
"So much! I am the mother of a gay son that lives in CA. I am so proud of him and all he went through to get where he is. I think MS has a ways to go to be accepting and I would love to be a part of the history that will make this happen."
She/Her/Hers
She/Her/Hers
"Freedom to just be who you are and do what you love"
She/Her/Hers
"Being proud of who you are and being proud of all you stand for. Working for and with the community Tackling issues, Celebrating diversity."
He/Him/His
"It’s a chance not only to celebrate us as a community, but to show the general public who we are and what we are about. It’s also a chance for us to see just how supported we actually are by our ally’s."
He/Him/His
"Pride means living free for all to see. Being authentically yourself and owning who you are with out no regrets."
He/Him/His
"Pride means community. I hope to bring together all Mississippians into a safe space for a moment of community and togetherness. Spreading kindness and not hate amongst this beautiful Magnolia state."
He/Him/His
"Community, finding friends and support"
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