At least that’s what Pride means to 37-year old New Bern resident Laura Snell.
“To be proud is to love yourself and many of those in the LGBTQIA+ community don’t have space to be themselves or proud of who they are Pride is for everyone to celebrate what makes us who we are and to love who we want for me Pride is love,” said Snell, who identifies as gender nonconforming.
Snell grew up visiting her grandparents in New Bern and moved back permanently ten years ago, with no plans of leaving anytime soon. She said her experience in New Bern has been amazing and she feels safe to be herself in the community.