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Get Involved as a Volunteer for Queer Culture Celebration at HART Theater!

Calling all Volunteers! We need your help for the day-of event for our Queer Culture Celebration on October 5th, 2024, 10am to 5pm at HART Theater in Waynesville, NC. We need volunteers for: Pre-Event Set-Up Free Market Set-Up Traffic Control Breakdown and Cleanup Safety and Security First Aid Media Contacts Mural Set-Up Mural Management Social…
Contribute to Stonewall Legacy: Donate to Our Mutual Aid Fund Today!

In honor of the 1969 Stonewall Riots that sparked the Pride marches we cherish today, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Stonewall Mutual Aid Fund! We’re aiming to raise $1,969 to support community members in overcoming financial barriers to gender-affirming care and services. Here’s how you can help: Together, let’s continue the legacy…
Join HayCo Pride at the Art & Archive Build for Queer Culture Celebration

When? September 7th, 2024 at 12PM Noon Where? Haywood County Library We’re getting ready for our Queer Culture Celebration and you can too by joining us at the Art & Archive Build! This gathering invites you to create collaborative art in preparation for our October 5th celebration and to contribute to a project specific to…
Share your Queer Appalachia

At HayCo Pride, we’re building a living, breathing archive that celebrates the vibrant experiences of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals with ties to Haywood County. Our Queer Archive Collective is a growing collection of oral histories, personal narratives, and artifacts that reflect our community’s unique and diverse stories. We believe every story matters, and we want to hear…
Rethinking July 4th

The celebration of America’s independence on July 4th involves complex historical truths often overlooked. European settlers’ violent takeover of land and economic factors of the American Revolution still impact marginalized communities today. Highlighting ongoing struggles for equality, this July 4th calls for critical reflection and commitment to justice and inclusivity for all.
ICYMI: Haywood County’s First Ever Pride Parade

Haywood County’s first-ever Pride Parade took place on Main Street this weekend, and HayCo Pride was thrilled to take part in this historic moment! We arrived early to check in, equipped with coloring pages, stickers, streamers, signs, and flags. Building on a legacy rich in Pride and solidarity in Haywood County history, the atmosphere was…