By Dakota Parks for Inweekly Indigo Lett never set out to become a trans activist. Most days, they’re busy shelving books at the public library, devouring graphic novels, cheering on their favorite soccer teams, longboarding or livestreaming video games on TikTok. But they always make time for trans people in need. After a decade of involvement with Strive, serving as secretary, treasurer and social media coordinator, Lett has recently stepped into the role of president. They

By Dakota Parks for Inweekly Pensacola is no stranger to censorship. With the local school district removing more than 1,600 books from library shelves, and even an independent bookstore pulling LGBTQ+ titles, Escambia County has repeatedly found itself at the center of national debates over free expression. But when Pensacola State College students were informed just one week before their student magazine was set to print that any articles containing LGBTQ+ content were not

Escambia County, where Bodacious Bookstore & Café is located, has become a battleground in the national fight over book bans and censorship.

By Dakota Parks for Inweekly Caught in a relentless barrage of anti-trans legislation, sensationalized headlines and misinformation,...

By Dakota Parks for Inweekly Over the centuries, queer history has often dwelled in obscurity—marginalized, overlooked and literally...

By Dakota Parks for Inweekly Internationally acclaimed director, writer, actor and transgender rights advocate Jake Graf is a force to be...

By Dakota Parks for Inweekly Since its inception in 2012, Stamped Film Festival has become a cultural cornerstone in Pensacola that...

By Dakota Parks for Inweekly Like many iconic staples in the Pensacola music scene, Cookies and Cake was born out of the creative and...

By Dakota Parks for Inweekly Artists and longtime creative collaborators, Joseph Herring and Amy Ruddick, are on a mission to infuse fun...

By Dakota Parks for Inweekly Pride is more than just a celebration. For many, it is a place of refuge, a time to honor the rich history...

By Dakota Parks for Inweekly Armed with his electric guitar and loop pedal, local cinematographer and musician Doug Stanford has made a...

By Dakota Parks for Inweekly While June commemorates the official start of Pride month, the celebrations in Pensacola always begin earlier. For decades, our local beach has been a hub of vibrant LGBTQ+ celebrations during Memorial Day weekend. These festivities date back to the 1960s, a turbulent time for the queer community, where gay men and women across the country sought refuge and community on Pensacola Beach. During this time, the fictional character of Emma Jones, crea

By Dakota Parks for Inweekly With Pride Month just around the corner, Pensacola’s vibrant art scene is gearing up for a celebration of...

By Dakota Parks for Inweekly In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last summer, Pensacola abortion rights...

By Dakota Parks for Inweekly It started with an inside joke—a pilgrimage to Medieval Times dinner theater and an available garage to...