PACE is a nonpartisan organization that works to advance equality in Northwest Louisiana so that the LGBTQ+ community can lead open, honest, responsible, and safe lives at home and in the workplace.


We Believe
In a world where all people are free to express their gender identity and sexual orientation with pride.
🌟 OUTnorthLA 2025 Returns September 5-11 🎬
✨ We’re thrilled to announce that OUTnorthLA 2025 will feature a special reception and film screening on Saturday, September 6 at Robinson Film Center — and we’ll be joined by some very special guests for the reception and post-film Q&A! 🎬💫
This will be an unforgettable night of celebration, conversation, and community.
📅 Mark your calendars & stay tuned for more details soon!
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🎬 Now Streaming on YouTube! 🎬
We’re thrilled to announce that Closet2Pride is now available on YouTube! 🏳️🌈✨
Created by local filmmakers Robert Darrow and David Hylan, this powerful documentary tells the story of the LGBTQ+ community in Shreveport — from the struggles of coming out in a conservative environment to the inspiring fight for equality and acceptance. 💪🏽💖 Featuring heartfelt interviews, rare archival footage, and personal stories, Closet2Pride: Memoirs of Shreveport honors the resilience and courage of our community, past and present. 🌈🏳️⚧️
🎥 Don’t miss this important piece of local history!
🚨 New Page Alert! 🚨
Learn about the key challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community in Louisiana on our new “Issues” page, listed at the top of the menu bar (or under the three-line menu icon on mobile). 🌈
Stay informed and take action with ready-to-use letter templates you can personalize and email to legislators. Each letter includes a simple copy/paste list of email addresses for easy sending. You can also find all of the templates under “Take Action” in the menu bar. Let’s raise our voices for change! 💪
