by Tyler Pratt | Jul 7, 2023 | People
Three locals reflect on the growth of Pride Month in Jackson and their hopes for the future.
by Will Walkey | Dec 11, 2020 | Civil Rights, News, Social Problems
In a long, surprise public comment, several speakers asked for a countywide nondiscrimination ordinance based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
by Robyn Vincent | Feb 27, 2020 | Gender & Identity, News
Gender was very recently an inflexible concept. Less than 10 years ago, editors were encouraging reporters to use the pronoun “he” or “she” when referring to one person, never “they.” At the time, many saw he and she as the only singular pronouns in the English language.
by Robyn Vincent | Jan 17, 2020 | Culture, Performing Arts
For the first time, a local independent artist has sold out the Center for the Arts stage. Today Andrew Munz will deliver a stand-up comedy routine to a crowd of 500 people. Munz not only sold out the show, he also did so in six days using only social media to get the...
by Robyn Vincent | May 28, 2019 | Gender & Identity, News
Dozens of LGBTQ people and their allies made history on May 25 during the annual Old West Days parade. It was the first time that Jackson played host to a public display of gay pride. And it was in stark contrast to the festivities of 2018, when a Native American...