ShrevePride

05/10/2026

05/08/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our friend Peter Lyons. From the very beginning, Peter was a huge supporter of ShrevePride. Before our first event, and before anyone knew what Shreveport Q-Prom would become or if it would work at all, he was there to celebrate and support what we hoped to do in the community.

For those who knew him, Peter was the best of us. For those that didn't, here's a little about him.

Peter was the kind of person where every interaction was one of happiness. When something was going wrong, he would bring a joke or optimism — usually both. He showed up to help whether you thought you needed it or not. He made great coffee which was a longtime passion. He gave his time, his resources, his talent, and his ear when we needed it the most.

In addition, he has been a pillar of the gay community for many, many years and has been fighting for the rights of the LGBTQ community for longer than many of us have been alive.

When thinking about who Peter was, we also reflect on how he shaped us and, as a result, how he's shaped all of you. Because without Peter, ShrevePride wouldn't be what it is today. We were lucky to have known Peter. We were lucky to get to live in the same time and place as a great human being. Giving, loving, kind. That's Peter. We will miss him, and we know you all will too.

For now, we say goodbye. You are gone, but not forgotten.

04/19/2026

Can't wait! 🩷💙🩵🤍

04/13/2026

Hey there, Q-Ties!

Stephanie Mesloh, a doctoral candidate in the Counselor Education and Supervision program at the University of Holy Cross.

Stephanie is seeking subjects to participate in a qualitative dissertation study entitled "Transgender Individuals' Experiences with Microaggressions from Mental Health Clinicians."

The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of clinician microaggressions on treatment outcomes of transgender individuals and their access to therapeutic services.

Participation Details:
• Confidential, 45-60 minute Zoom interview (audio and video recorded)
• Share your experiences of microaggressions from mental health clinicians
• Transcript review to ensure accuracy

Participant Qualifications: To participate, you must:
• Be aged 18 or older
• Be a transgender man or woman
• Have experienced microaggressions from a mental health clinician

If you meet these criteria and are willing to participate, please contact Stephanie via email: [email protected]

04/01/2026

We’re back! 🌈

At a time when many in the LGBTQ+ community are feeling the weight of today’s political climate, it’s more important than ever to come together. Q***r joy, pride, and community have always mattered, and they always will.

Pride has always been both a celebration and a reminder that progress is possible. Here in Shreveport, PACE has been bringing people together since our first Pride in the Park in 2014, creating a space for connection, visibility, and joy for all ages.

And we’re doing it again!

🏳️‍🌈 Pride in the Park
📅 April 18, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Columbia Park

🎉 Vendors, artists, entertainment, and community
💜 A day to celebrate joy, connection, and pride
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children and leashed pets are welcome
🧺 Bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs and relax in the shade of the trees
🌟 Show Your Pride Costume Contest – 2:00 PM

03/18/2026

02/06/2026

PACE Statement on Trump’s Racist Video Targeting the Obamas

Today’s racist video shared by President Donald Trump draws on long-standing racist tropes that have historically been used to attack Black communities. Its impact is particularly harmful, considering it comes from a position of political authority, lending it visibility and institutional weight. Research consistently shows that exposure to racism has real and measurable effects on mental health, including increased stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms. These harms disproportionately affect LGBTQ+ individuals who are also people of color. Racism and anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric frequently intersect, creating layered forms of minority stress that place LGBTQ+ communities at increased risk for psychological distress and barriers to mental health care.

Leaders who share this kind of material amplify systemic oppression, normalize hatred, and endanger the mental health and safety of our communities. We stand unapologetically with Black communities and LGBTQ+ people of color. Addressing and challenging racism is not optional, it is a moral and public health imperative to protect the well-being, dignity, and rights of everyone in our community.

People Acting for Change and Equality (PACE)

12/06/2025

Our ShrevePride team was incredibly psyched to support team member Barnaby Blue last night at the artist reception for their new work on display at Bossier Arts Council - BAC.

“Experience a Kaleidoscope of Surrealistic Whimsy this Winter with "Plant Based" by local artist, Barnaby Blue aka BarnaBEBOP in the East Bank Gallery!

For "Plant Based", BarnaBEBOP spills their inner-most thoughts and feelings, usually found rattling around their noggin, onto the canvas for all to see! From the dark and mysterious to the silly and bizarre, step into BarnaBEBOP's world for an au naturel experience! All Organically Sourced of course!”

See their work on display from now until January 27th, 2026.

12/05/2025

Help celebrate the holidays with The Philadelphia Center by contributing to our annual Toy Drive! 🎁🎄

Each year, we offer gifts to children of our clients affected by HIV/AIDS. Any contribution is appreciated and will go towards helping make the holidays just a bit more magical!

In addition to monetary donations, we will also accept any new and unopened toys! You can drop these off to our location at 2020 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport, LA 71104.

Thank you, and Happy Holidays!

Donate here: www.paypal.com/donate/?campaign_id=A23D9EB3HKPZE
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10/21/2025

Psyched that our friends with Cure For Paranoia took the prize! 🏆

🏆 Our GRAND PRIZE Music Prize Winner, Cure For Paranoia was a thrill to witness, and the Prize stage was PACKED with musical talent and thought-provoking lyrics.

If you haven't checked them and all the other Music Prize finalists out, GET AFTER IT! You're seriously missing out.

Congratulations and VIVA to Cure For Paranoia!