GROUNDED IN HISTORY. MOVING WITH PURPOSE.
Badge Of Pride is a Dallas-based, queer-led nonprofit advancing public understanding through history, art, and cultural storytelling. We steward an expansive LGBTQ+ archive, build landmark exhibitions, and create accessible programs that bring these stories into public life with depth, rigor, and heart.
Founded in 2022, Badge Of Pride began with a single, ambitious vision: to transform a decades-long personal archive into a public resource for education, dialogue, and cultural empowerment. Today, we activate this collection to strengthen belonging, expand historical literacy, and engage communities across Texas and beyond.
MISSION
Our mission is to collect and activate artifacts from LGBTQ+ history to inform, enrich, and engage the power of the contemporary Queer experience.
VISION
We envision a world where LGBTQ+ history informs public life, strengthens civic participation, and fuels the cultural imagination needed for global progress.
VALUES
At Badge Of Pride, we are guided by principles that transcend the transactional:
Historical Stewardship
We care for stories, artifacts, and lived experiences with integrity, ensuring they remain accessible, protected, and meaningful for generations.
Justice as Praxis
We confront erasure, center marginalized voices, and create pathways for representation across communities, identities, and lived experiences.
Collaboration as Power
We build with partners—locally and nationally—to expand impact and embed LGBTQ+ history in the broader cultural landscape.
Creative Activation
We use art, performance, and storytelling to transform history into shared cultural power.
Our full DEI statement can be found here. Our Anti-Discrimination & Equal Opportunity (EEO) policy for staff and volunteers can be found here.
HISTORY. PURPOSE. PRIDE.
The Badge Of Pride Board of Directors is made up of artists, educators, counselors, organizers, and allies—Queer people and advocates who believe in the power of history to shape a more just and vibrant future.
What unites us is a shared commitment to truth, inclusion, and action. We bring bold ideas, deep care, and lived experience to everything we do.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
What is Badge Of Pride?
Badge Of Pride is a nonprofit dedicated to activating LGBTQ+ history through exhibitions, cultural programs, and archival stewardship.
Why does this work matter?
Queer history strengthens cultural literacy, fosters understanding across differences, and builds civic connection. When made visible, these stories transform how communities see themselves—and each other.
How can I get involved?
Support our work by joining The Continuum, making a donation, volunteering, or partnering with us to bring LGBTQ+ history to more audiences.