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PFLAG Beaumont membership drive, concert set for Sept. 22

This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Sept. 13, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Live music from an indie local musician, a humid summer evening with cicadas blending in to the melody, and diverse company — and all in a good cause. PFLAG Beaumont’s fall backyard concert, whichContinueContinue reading “PFLAG Beaumont membership drive, concert set for Sept. 22”

Equality Fest: Beaumont Pride may be gone, but new gathering rises from its ashes

James Aubey, Linda Walker, Tanjila Tabassum, Nirmal Chandra Gope, Ruth Aubey. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on June 15, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Photo: Eleanor Skelton Beaumont’s Pride festival started in 2014 and had between 2,500 and 4,000 attendees annually, according to former volunteer chair Jacqueline Hays,ContinueContinue reading “Equality Fest: Beaumont Pride may be gone, but new gathering rises from its ashes”

Beaumont Pride folds, looks to community for help

Beaumont Pride’s 2016 celebration on Crockett Street in downtown Beaumont. | Photo: Facebook This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 9, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Beaumont’s very own Pride festival started in 2014, but the non-profit dissolved last year due to the annual financial burden, former volunteer chair Jacqueline Hays said. However, HaysContinueContinue reading “Beaumont Pride folds, looks to community for help”

Spectrum club hosts ‘Big Noisy Barbecue’ in support of speaking out

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on April 20, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor The national Day of Silence in the LGBT community was April 17, but some students don’t have Friday classes. Therefore, Spectrum hosted a “Big Noisy Barbecue” on April 16 from 1-4 p.m. instead to engage the campus community. TheContinueContinue reading “Spectrum club hosts ‘Big Noisy Barbecue’ in support of speaking out”