Michael Hinson Mission Grant recipients help uplift Black and LGBTQ+ communities

Philly Black Pride has awarded its first grant to three Black, LGBTQ+ activists and artists. The Michael Hinson Mission Grants, named for the late advocate and the city’s LGBTQ+ liaison Michael S. Hinson Jr., support projects that honor his legacy in advocacy and health care. This year’s grantees include Shaé Smith, Sean “Shiz” R, and Jakai Johnson. Read more. Photo courtesy of Philly Black Pride.