PopHead Charity Drive 4 Southern Fried Queer Pride

It’s once again the time of the year where r/Popheads gives back to some important causes.  This year, the charity all our funds are going to in this drive is Southern Fried Queer Pride! SFQP is an organization based in Atlanta that empowers Black queer and QTPOC centered communities in the South through the arts. Run by volunteer organizers who make events to bring spotlight to queer artistry as well as raise funds for them, their biggest draw being the Southern Fried Queer Pride festival (which did go digital this year!)   From the SFQP website:

Southern Fried Queer Pride (SFQP) was born out of a lack of space for Black and brown queer folks to build community, a lack of queer art, and in opposition of the established narrative of Southern queers. The South is home to the country’s largest population of LGBTQIQAP2+ individuals, yet we’re confined to a narrative of stigma, statistics, and struggle. SFQP fights that notion, and is aiding in uplifting a honest narrative of resilience, rich history, and vibrance.

SFQP envisions a world where Black and QTPOC artists and leaders are employed and owners in the regional South. Black and brown queer folks are often the drivers of culture, but often lack the autonomy and resources needed to support themselves and their communities. Our mission to uplift them, give them the platforms they need, and help create an environment and culture that sustains them.