Community Wellness Project

04/21/2026

Black Pride St. Louis knows that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by but most importantly through the actions of our initiatives. Back in 1995, our Gay & Le***an Organization realized that by working together we could overcome our challenges much more efficiently, and that is why we....

04/15/2026

Happy Hump Day 😈🏳️‍🌈

Midweek and still serving looks, confidence, and unapologetic Black excellence. Stay bold, stay sexy, and remember—you deserve joy, pleasure, and peace every single day.

04/09/2026

04/08/2026

✨🖤 COMMUNITY CARE IS POWER 🖤✨

Pull up, fam! Our all-Black LGBTQIA+ community center is hosting FREE HIV & STI screenings — because your health matters,

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No judgment. No cost. Just love, support, and knowing your status. Bring a friend, your boo, or just yourself — we got you either way. 💖
📍 Safe space
🧪 Quick & confidential testing
🤝 Resources + support
Stay sexy, stay safe, stay informed. 🖤

03/10/2026

This Thursday All tea no shade has something special ❤️

03/03/2026

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To my Black LGBTQIA+ family — we are the blueprint. We are culture. We are resilience wrapped in melanin and magic.
In a world that tries to silence us, erase us, or box us in, we continue to rise — boldly Black, unapologetically q***r, and divinely made. Our joy is resistance. Our love is revolutionary. Our existence is powerful.
Never forget: you come from strength. You deserve softness. You deserve safety. You deserve love that sees all of you.
Stay proud. Stay powerful. Stay Black and brilliant. 🖤✊🏾🌈

02/26/2026

Today we celebrate the beauty, strength, and resilience of the Black LGBTQIA+ community. 🖤🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
We are powerful. We are creative. We are leaders, innovators, artists, parents, friends, and changemakers. From the courage of pioneers like Marsha P. Johnson and Bayard Rustin to the brilliance we see in our communities every single day, our legacy is one of love and liberation.
Black q***r joy is revolutionary. Black trans lives are valuable. Our stories matter. Our voices matter. Our existence matters.
May we continue to uplift one another, create safe spaces, and walk boldly in our truth — unapologetic and proud. ✨
Love is love. Black is beautiful. And we deserve to thrive. 🖤

02/24/2026

Ayanna Washington, also known as Miiyaya Adero, is a St. Louis based artist whose work spans murals, canvas, and wearable art. In 2016, she founded her art and clothing brand, Invision Your Empire, as a way to turn creativity into purpose and community impact. Her work is rooted in empowerment, cultural pride, and storytelling, using art as a tool for healing and inspiration. Beyond her creative practice, Miiyaya is a dedicated community mentor for young ladies, pouring back into the city that raised her. She is deeply motivated by her love for her wife and son, who inspire her to build a legacy grounded in creativity, integrity, and service. Through her art and mentorship, Miiyaya continues to create spaces where vision, confidence, and community can thrive.