Mr. James Kellogg discusses his experiences and role in the organization of Pride events in Gaston County (Gastonia), North Carolina in 2014 and 2015. Topics include Mr. Kellogg's initial involvement with Pride in Gastonia as an organizer with his brother Robert in 2014; Mr. Kellogg's view of the importance of LGBTQ+ history and Pride's ability to create a community space and to engage the younger generation; anecdotes of how protests against Pride actually contributed to the sense of empowerment generated by Pride itself; issues among the Gastonia Pride organizers about to what degree straight people should be involved in leadership positions; comparing Pride events in Gaston County to those in cities like Charlotte and Raleigh; and Mr. Kellogg's reflections on what he would have done differently when organizing 2015 Gastonia pride six years later.