Southern Queer Working class Collective

03/22/2024

See y'all soon

09/13/2023

Spooky season is right around the corner come spend it with us partying.

08/09/2023

https://linktr.ee/swqc

08/03/2023

first Thursday of Sept. At 6pm the womens Etowah County Dem club wants to have a panel to discuss the problems (both social and legal) LGBTQ members of the community face in our community.
If anyone is willing to talk on the panel or wants attend you can contact the local LGBTQ organizer
Robert Hunter at 2566914133.
More info to come.

07/03/2023

For those interested we are planning a drag King's show in Gadsden sometime between December and February of next year. Anyone interested in performing/ being a part of it you can contact the page, text 2566914133, or email [email protected].

07/03/2023

We have another winner thanks Robert Thompson.Contact the page for the prize.
We still have some pieces to give out so post your pride with the for a chance to win.

06/29/2023

We also still have more give aways. So use the hashtag
and your experience of pride/ pride month to be in the running.

06/26/2023

We have our second winner.
Thanks again William.
We still have plenty of giveaways.
All you have to do is make a post about your experience at pride and use

06/26/2023

We have our first winner. Thanks Jyln Rylee for shouting us out.
Contact the page to find a time and location in downtown Gadsden to pick up your prize.

Also this is still open to anyone else who posts the hashtag
.

There are plenty of gifts and gear to give out.

06/26/2023

We would like to thank the 6:52 Project. 6:52 Project is a black, minority-owned, and led organization whose purpose is to educate, eradicate, and combat stigma associated with marginalized or key populations most impacted by HIV, other STDs and STIs, and racial; social; and gender justice issues. Additionally, the 6:52 Project focuses on issues of importance for women of color and other communities of need.

Thanks again for bringing information resources and supporting the event.

06/26/2023

We would like to thank the health services center in Anniston for giving resources to the event.
They are a Community Based Organization and medical clinic providing HIV/AIDS medical care, education, and support to multiple counties in East Alabama.

Thank you for your support.

06/25/2023

Happy Pride everyone. Thank you for everyone being able to come out and celebrate.
This year's It event is over.
However More events will be happening right now we are planning a Halloween party, a d&d one shot LARP with actual band battle music, and an event on Trans Remembrance Day.

If you would like to get involved in any of those or in the community space planning these contact the pages messenger.

They're also is some free merch left to give including Pride gear and Moxie haircut tickets. To enter for those items simply post about the events from this weekend using the hashtag .

06/25/2023

Ok. Last post pre-march.
Weather says we're in the clear through the event. It may rain once we're in the coffee bar make sure you bring umbrellas.

It will be hot as such make sure You have a water bottle and have had water or Gatorade within the hour. I'll be getting over to the site around 12:50. The security meeting will start at 1:15. The March will begin after the meeting and all participants have some water or Gatorade in their system.

06/25/2023

And That's a wrap on Saturday. We'd like to thank Tuts Hooka Lounge for having us.

We'll see you 11 hours.
We're meeting at the gazebo on 1st and broad to start the march at 1:15
If we get rained out we will meet directly at the coffee bar we're parking in front of it or behind Blackstone.

If there any questions or concerns you can reach me at 2566914133 or [email protected].

06/24/2023

We would also like to take the time to thank Atomic Johnny for hosting us yesterday.

Thank you again for your dedication to the community.

06/24/2023

Thank You. Due to the incredible response from the community we no longer are in need of snacks or water/drinks.

We still however need volunteers to man the snack/ drinks area, 2 volunteers to get people's info the day of, and a few escorts so we are in groups of 3 or more as we move to our cars after the event.

06/24/2023

Updates on Sunday.

We're having a small pride march down broad st./ Sidewalks.
Well get started on the adjacent 1st Street at the gazebo at 1:15pm There will be a 15 minute security meeting and will get started at 1:30 will march from 1st and Broad St to the coffee bar.

For those who feel they won't be able to walk the 5 blocks they can go ahead to the coffee bar to wait for the meeting and can see the march outside the bar.

In case of the the event having less than favorable rain conditions we will meet directly at the coffee bar and will have a rally there.

Afterwards there will be an informational meeting specifically for those who want to become more involved in the community with LGBTQ activities. Also giving them the information on who personally represents them at the local and state level government.
It will be at the coffee bar.
532 broad St Gadsden Alabama.

After the meeting try to not move in less than groups of three back to your cars. There will be escorts to walk with you back to your car if you so chose.

06/24/2023

Tut ho**ah lounge will be hosting the pride party which starts at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 2:00 a.m.

For those who end up parting a little too hard but still want to be a part of the march Sunday Big Chief and The coffee bar will be open. Big Chief has brunch with mimosas to cover your food needs while the Coffee Bar has the drinks and pastries to perk you up.

If you're interested in serving on a advisory board for LGBTQ activities in Gadsden, participating, volunteering, or donating to future events please enter it in the updated interest form listed below.
Thanks again for the participation.

For those interested in coming below is the event schedule. Saturday June 24 The Pride party will be at the hooka Lounge 9-2am at 630 Broad St Gadsden Alabama For those who end up parting a little too hard Big Chief downtown has brunch and opens at 9:00 with mimosas and coffee expresso shots. Sunday...

06/24/2023

We're closing up early since we have low turnout.

However thank you all who showed up.
We'll see you tomorrow at Tuts Ho**ah Lounge for the pride party 5-2am

Also we under if y'all don't come till later.

06/23/2023

A part of pride is celebration of your humanity and building communities of love/ kindness.

And such I do want everyone to be well aware that also on Sunday there is a community cleanup for those who still have a little bit of energy left and want to help the community.
As it is not only our duty to love one another but to protect and cherish our community.
Below is the link to the information.
If you are unable to make it by all means I'm sure they wouldn't mind water and snacks. And the leftover water and snacks from the event on Sunday will be headed their way.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=6568671699857144&id=100001431378032&mibextid=SDPelY

06/23/2023

06/22/2023

We would also like to thank Stella and April Ozbligin for their donation to the pride gear for the weekend.

06/22/2023

We would like to thank Moon resins design for their support. You can reach them at their page also called moonresin

06/22/2023

If anyone would like to volunteer The event is in need of photographers the entire weekend, volunteers for the snack and hydration center on Sunday, a legal observer, security help, and someone to take down contact information for future events.

06/22/2023

We would like to thank Moxie Hair Salon in Gadsden for being one of our sponsors.
We highly recommend them as they are a LGBTQ safe hair salon.
Their website is linked below.
https://www.themoxiesalon.com/shop

06/22/2023

Saturday
June 24
The Pride party will be at Tut Hooka Lounge
9-2am at 630 Broad St Gadsden Alabama.

Max capacity is 70 first come first in.

There will be 2 Moxie haircut gift cards given at the event.

06/22/2023

Friday June 23
Q***r mix and mingle night
At atomic Johnny's
( 510 Broad St Gadsden Alabama)
6-8:30pm

There will be snacks, and some gift card prizes at the event. The while the event will cater towards those looking for partnerships everyone is enthusiastically invited to participate.

06/22/2023

We would like to thank one of our local business sponsors Terica West for donating cupcakes for
Fridays Event.

Link to her business account below.
https://instagram.com/tericawest?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg==

06/22/2023

Good morning everybody.
Due to minor developments outside of my control this will now be the central location for the pride events in Gadsden.