HISTORY COMMUNITY CULTURE
Free Mom Hugs (FMH)
Messages of Support Collection
The Free Mom Hugs (FMH) Messages of Support Collection preserves handwritten notes, artwork, and messages of encouragement shared by community members at events throughout the Pensacola area. Collected at Pride celebrations, Gallery Night gatherings, and other community events, these messages document personal expressions of support, acceptance, hope, and connection within the LGBTQ community and its allies.
158 Voices. One Community
Messages of Support Collection - PensaPride 2026
158 handwritten messages collected by Free Mom Hugs and community members during PensaPride 2026. Preserved and digitized by the Emma Jones Society as part of our ongoing effort to document the history, culture, and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community in Northwest Florida.
Collection Statistics
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158 Messages of Support
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Includes Messages, Artwork, and Affirmations
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Created by Community Members during PensaPride 2026
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Preserved by the Emma Jones Society
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Digitized June 2026
