According to USA Today, more members of the LGBTQ+ community live in the South compared to any other area. As we hear real experiences from queer individuals in the Deep South via anonymous testimonial, we unpack cases where Southern culture can reinforce heteronormative culture, which may leave little room for the voice of the Queer community.  

Content by: Matthew Popp, Sarah Patterson, Megan Gydesen, Isiris Acevedo

Produced by: Addiena Nicolaou, Sneha Dhandapani, Riley Stipe