Paul Hammer was born in 1991 and grew up in Sylva. He talks about realizing that he was gay and how he navigated that in a small town. He discusses leaving Sylva to attend the School of Science and Mathematics, allowing him to experience a diverse…
Alexis Brodie talks about growing up in the military and moving often. Brodie talks about coming to Western Carolina University and joining the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) as an ally. She learned through SAGA about her sexuality and shares…
Alexis Brodie talks about her involvement with Sylva Pride, her role as president of Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA), and her role in the Preferred Name Policy on campus. Brodie shares her journey of learning about her own sexuality as an…
Drag queen Beulah Land is on the Bridge Park stage in downtown Sylva, North Carolina wearing a sash reading “Votes for Women.” She is host of the drag show that took place during the day long Sylva Pride Festival. Sylva Pride was founded in 2021 and…
Drag queen Beulah Land is at Bridge Park in downtown Sylva, North Carolina wearing a blue and white polka dot dress. She is host of the drag show that took place during the day long Sylva Pride Festival. Sylva Pride was founded in 2021 and hosted its…
Drag queen Beulah Land is at Bridge Park in downtown Sylva, North Carolina wearing a blue and white polka dot dress. She is host of the drag show that took place during the day long Sylva Pride Festival. Sylva Pride was founded in 2021 and hosted its…
Drag queen Beulah Land is at Bridge Park in downtown Sylva, North Carolina wearing a blue and white polka dot dress. She is host of the drag show that took place during the day long Sylva Pride Festival. Sylva Pride was founded in 2021 and hosted its…
Drag queen Calcutta is working the crowd at Bridge Park in downtown Sylva, North Carolina. She is participating in the drag show that took place during the day long Sylva Pride Festival. Sylva Pride was founded in 2021 and hosted its second annual…
Drag queen Calcutta is working the crowd at Bridge Park in downtown Sylva, North Carolina. She is participating in the drag show that took place during the day long Sylva Pride Festival. Sylva Pride was founded in 2021 and hosted its second annual…
Drag queen Calcutta is working the crowd at Bridge Park in downtown Sylva, North Carolina. She is participating in the drag show that took place during the day long Sylva Pride Festival. Sylva Pride was founded in 2021 and hosted its second annual…