Pride In Jackson: LGBTQ+ Friendly Spaces & Places
In celebration of Pride month, here are community member Jason McCarty's picks for LGBTQ+-friendly and safe spaces in Jackson.
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Nightclubs & Bars
“I would recommend visiting all three of these bars! I’m so grateful that we have safe places for our community to be their most authentic self. Definitely go out and support!”
Restaurants & Coffee Shops
“I’m really proud of the restaurant partnerships that we’ve established over the years. We’re always blown away by and incredibly grateful for the contributions of our Jackson community.”
- Hal & Mal’s - “Hal & Mal’s was our very first sponsor and where it all began. They were our first home for every Capital City Pride event we had during our first year! A huge thank you to Malcolm White and the team there!”
- Walker’s Drive-In - “My pick for date night!”
- The Manship - “My favorite spot for a lunch meeting!”
- Urban Foxes - “We love the staff at Urban Foxes. This is where Capital City Pride holds all of our events to support LGBTQ+ in recovery.”
- Cups Espresso Cafe
- PJ’s Coffee - “I love their drive-through when I’m headed to 11 meetings a day.”
Other notable mentions:
Spaces
- High Ball Lanes
- Mississippi Museum of Art - “A must-see for locals and visitors alike. Beautiful museum and home to all of Capital City Pride’s planning meetings!”
- The End of All Music
- Duling Hall
Churches & Community Partners
- St. James’ Episcopal Church - “Where I personally go to church and have found my spiritual connection.”
- Grace House - “The first beneficiary for Capital City Pride. They are the largest HOPWA housing provider in the state of Mississippi and help support those living with HIV, poverty, chemical dependency, and housing insecurities.”
- The Good Samaritan Center - “One of the best nonprofits in our community, and who graciously let us borrow tables every brunch!”
- Fondren Renaissance Foundation
- Safe Harbor Family Church