Tea from the T: Transmasc Panel Photos
by Vaniel Simmons Thank you to everyone who joined Mid-South Pride for Tea from T, the trans men panel hosted by Mid-South Pride on January 22 at Evergreen Theatre. It
January 29, 2026
Vaniel Simmons
A life-long, passionate queer advocate, Vaniel Simmons currently works as a Project Coordinator at Community Alliance for the Homeless. In their free time, they enjoy collaging, art, photography, and writing. Vaniel attends Evergreen Presbyterian Church and is an active member of MICAH.
Advocacy in Action: Young Voices Leading the Way
by Vaniel Simmons In its simplest form, advocacy means speaking up—whether for yourself or on behalf of others—to help meet essential needs or challenge unjust systems. For the LGBTQ+ community,
November 12, 2025
A Trans Activist’s Reflections from Nashville
This week, I traveled to the state capitol and had the honor of testifying against House Bill 001, which is a proposed bill to ban all gender-affirming healthcare for minors
February 17, 2023
