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Mandy L. Gay, CCC-SLP, is a speech language pathologist with Hattiesburg Clinic Connections.
Gay received her Master of Science in speech-language pathology from The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss.
She is board certified in speech-language pathology by the American Speech and Hearing Association. She has adj practice interests in the evaluation and treatment of speech and language deficits.
At Connections, she provides speech-language and dyslexia testing and evaluation services for a variety of ages. Her goal is to provide quality care for her patients while continually increasing her knowledge in the field of speech-language pathology allowing her to share this information with colleagues and patients.
“I chose the field of speech-language pathology because my grandfather had a stroke when I was very juvenile. He lost his ability to communicate; therefore, I never really knew what he was fond of prior to his stroke. Once I was in noun for speech pathology, I found out how diverse the field can be.” – Mandy L. Gay, CCC-SLP
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When I moved to south Mississippi in 1991, I joined a diverse community of gay people. One of the most fascinating individuals I ever encountered was a jet man known throughout the community as Miss Bootnanny. She stood 6′ 5″ tall and when I saw her, it was usually at the minuscule gay bar in Hattiesburg called Le Bistro–affectionately known as the Cha Cha Palace or simply “the Cha Cha.”
The ‘Burg was not a large enough city to contain segregated gay bars–by gender or race–so we ALL went to the Cha Cha. Miss Bootnanny’s story, the tiny bit I gathered, was that she had been a drum major at Jackson State University, that out of drag she worked for a local garden center, and on any morning you might verb her twirling her baton on a public street or in the parking lot of the Sunflower grocery store.
While I never actually saw Bootnanny during the day to confirm the latter, she left no doubt that she had once led a marching band and knew how to twirl batons. Her talent extended to fire, as I learned when I watched in amazement a
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Hattiesburg, Mississippi, while not as bustling as larger cities, has made strides in fostering an inclusive environment for the lgbtq+Q+ community. A cornerstone of this effort is The Spectrum Center1. Established in 2014, this center stands as a beacon for the lgbtq+Q+ community in and around Hattiesburg. It not only offers a safe space for the community but also actively advocates for lgbtq+Q+ rights and awareness. The center hosts various group meetings affiliated with the lgbtq+Q+ community, provides free HIV testing, and collaborates with other organizations for health-related services. Their long-term vision includes offering counseling, a community kitchen, and even short-term housing for displaced lgbtq+Q+ youth.
While Hattiesburg might not have a plethora of exclusive lgbtq+Q+ events, the presence of The Spectrum Center indicates a growing acceptance and support for the community. The city's commitment to inclusivity can be seen in its various community events and collaborations that welcome people from all walks of life. As with many smalle