Pride of Morehead

06/24/2026

👋 Welcome Wednesday!

🏳️‍🌈✨Happy Wednesday!
Whether you’ve been with us for years or you just found our page today, you belong here. Our organization is committed to being a safe, supportive, and vibrant space for everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Want to get involved? Send us a message or visit our website prideofmorehead.org to learn about volunteering and upcoming events!

Pride of Morehead is a non-profit organization focused on fostering LGBTQIA+ inclusiveness in East Kentucky.

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

Wishing I was still at HomeGrown HideAways

06/23/2026

The end of Pride of Morehead Afterparty 2026!
If you missed it, thats okay, we will be back next year.

Did you get to attend?

06/22/2026

🌈 Monday Memories 🌈

Today we're looking back at an unforgettable moment from the 3rd Annual Pride of Morehead Festival featuring the one and only LaNora Takie!

LaNora didn't just take the stage, she owned it. From the moment she entered the room, she had the crowd captivated. That stunning look, larger-than-life presence, and decades of experience created a performance that left attendees and board members alike completely awestruck.

As a trailblazing transgender entertainer and icon, LaNora brought more than glamour to our festival. she brought history, resilience, and inspiration. Her appearance reminded us why Pride matters and why celebrating those who paved the way is so important.

We are forever grateful that she shared her talent with our community. The 3rd Annual Pride of Morehead Festival simply would not have been the same without her.

💚 Thank you, LaNora, for helping make Pride of Morehead history.

💃 Alexandra Curry
📸 Ashley Englund

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06/21/2026

💜 Community Spotlight 💜

Pride doesn't happen because of one person, it happens because of an entire community.

From volunteers and performers to vendors, sponsors, and attendees, every person who shows up helps make Pride of Morehead possible.

Today we simply want to say:

Thank you.

Your support helps create a space where people can feel seen, celebrated, and welcomed.

🌈❤️

💃: Jessi Whitaker
📸: Ashley Englund

06/19/2026

🌈 Q***r History Friday 🌈

What if one of the first openly transgender music stars was performing to sold-out crowds in the 1960s, and most people today have never heard her name?

This week, we're honoring Jackie Shane, a trailblazing soul and R&B singer whose talent, confidence, and authenticity made history long before the world was ready to celebrate her.

Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Jackie rose to prominence in Toronto's vibrant music scene, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and magnetic stage presence.

At a time when being openly transgender could cost someone their career, or worse, Jackie refused to hide who she was.

Her performances challenged expectations and expanded what was possible for LGBTQ+ visibility in entertainment. While many q***r and transgender people were forced into the shadows, Jackie stood center stage, living her truth with remarkable courage.

Though she stepped away from the spotlight for many years, her music and legacy were rediscovered by a new generation. In 2019, she became the first openly transgender artist to receive a posthumous Grammy nomination, ensuring that her contributions to music and q***r history would not be forgotten.

Jackie Shane's story is a reminder that LGBTQ+ people have always been here, shaping culture, creating art, and living authentically, even when history tried to overlook them.

🎵 Today, we celebrate Jackie Shane and the legacy she left behind.

***rHistoryFriday

06/17/2026

🌈 Community Spotlight: Emilee 🌈

For this week's Community Spotlight, we're highlighting Emilee, a longtime supporter of Pride of Morehead who has attended every festival and after-party since our very first event!

When asked what Pride means to her, Emilee shared:

💜 "Pride means coming home to myself. I never had to figure out that I was a lesbian—I always knew. What I had to learn was that I deserved to live openly and proudly as that person."

For Emilee, Pride is found in community, friendship, self-expression, and the freedom to be authentically herself.

One of her favorite Pride of Morehead memories?

Stumping a protester with biblical knowledge and leaving them speechless. 😄

Emilee also spoke about the importance of building LGBTQ+ community right here in Eastern Kentucky:

💜 "I love being a part of creating a safe and loving LGBTQ+ community in my own backyard. I've made some great friends and had a whole lot of fun!"

Outside of Pride, Emilee has spent the last 10 years officiating weddings. She first became ordained after helping two friends get married when LGBTQ+ marriage was legalized in 2015 and finding an officiant proved difficult. Since then, she has helped countless couples celebrate their love.

Her philosophy is simple:

❤️ LOVE IS LOVE. ❤️

Thank you, Emilee, for being part of the Pride of Morehead family!

06/16/2026

🌈 Pride of Morehead belongs to all of us.

As we continue growing and planning for the future, we'd love to know:

✨ What's one thing you'd like to see at a future Pride of Morehead festival? ✨

Maybe it's:
🎤 A performer you'd love to see
🛍️ A vendor or local business
🎨 An activity
📚 A community resource
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 More family-friendly programming
🎭 Something completely new

Drop your ideas in the comments below!

You never know, your suggestion might inspire something at a future Pride of Morehead. ❤️