We're here and
we're pioneers
JIM CRISP
(He, His, Him)
Activist, Director, Actor, Artist
Jim is the founding artistic director
of Theatre Macon (from 1986—2018).
He is known by many as an LGBTQ
advocate and a mentor through his
work in the theater. Through the years,
it was his work and vision to make
the lives of LGBTQ+ people visible and
important by including our stories in the
sacred space of the stage at Theatre
Macon, along with the lives and stories
of women, people of color and those
who often lived life at the edges of our
awareness. "To celebrate the endurance
and durability of the Human Spirit."
FACES OF LGBTQ+ LEADERS WHO HAVE MOVED
MIDDLE GEORGIA TOWARD LOVE AND EQUALITY
BY DEMARCUS BECKHAM | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DSTO MOORE
M
acon Pride will shine a light on
the LGBTQ+ community to
live out loud with events that
advance unity, visibility and self-esteem
from Sept. 26 – Oct. 2. The following series
is a portrait gallery of pioneers who have
been working to advance equality and
acceptance in Middle Georgia through
courageous acts in a number of fields,
first displayed at the Grand Opera House
during Macon Pride 2021. Information
about each leader was compiled by
DeMarcus Beckham with portraits
created by DSTO Moore. New portraits
will be released for Macon Pride 2022. For
more information, visit maconpride.org.
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