University of Mississippi’s LGBTQ groups release statement in response to Starkville Pride parade permit denial

Executive members of the UM Pride Network, Queer People of Color, OUTGrads, OUTLaw and The Sarah Isom Center for Women’s and Gender Studies signed a statement responding to the city of Starkville denying the permit for a Pride Parade. Read the full statement below:

In light of recent events in Starkville, we, the UM Pride Collective, have been in contact with the LGBTQ+ community of Starkville and want to make clear that Starkville Pride’s weekend long celebration will persist. The members of the Starkville Board of Aldermen who voted to deny the parade permit may have thought that they would dampen the spirits of Starkville Pride; however, this has served to strengthen the resolve of LGBTQ+ Mississippians, mobilizing and uniting us.

The UM Pride Collective—UM Pride Network, Queer People of Color, OUTGrads, and OUTLaw—want to emphasize our support for the resilient, hardworking, and brave LGBTQ+ residents of Starkville who have been putting their hearts and souls into this inspiring weekend.

It’s an important time for the Oxford LGBTQ+ community and allies to show our support and stand up alongside our neighbors in Starkville. The UM Pride Collective will be helping to organize transportation to Starkville on March 23rd and 24th to participate in the weekend of Starkville Pride. If you are interested, there are several ways to support the Starkville community’s efforts:

● Donate to the Starkville Pride gofundme.

● Physically participate! Keep your eyes peeled for more information and signups for travel to Starkville from Oxford.

● Share the word that this event will go on! Misinformation has circulated which suggests that the events have been cancelled. It is really important to share information about the scheduled events.

Signed,

UM Pride Network, Regan Willis, President; Brenna Paola, Vice President
Queer People of Color, Malik Pridgeon, Executive Director
OUTGrads, Sarah Heying, President; Jessica Cogar, Vice President; Hooper Schultz, Secretary; Katie Albers, Treasurer
OUTLaw, Cody Bradford
The Sarah Isom Center for Women’s and Gender Studies

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