LGBTQ History

Angels in America Soars Again at Houston’s Rec Room

For the first time in over 30 years, Houston audiences will see Angels in America professionally staged—an ambitious Rec Room…

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Four Arrested During Montrose Pride Crosswalk Protest

Four people were arrested early Monday after protesters blocked crews removing Houston’s rainbow crosswalk in Montrose, deepening tension over state…

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Montrose Rainbow Crosswalks Removed, Stirring Outcry

Houston’s Montrose neighborhood is reeling after the removal of its rainbow crosswalks. As of Tuesday, the intersection remains bare, symbolizing…

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Legendary Transgender Activist Miss Major Dies at 78

Legendary trans activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a Stonewall veteran and champion for Black trans women, has died at 78. Her…

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Erasing Color, Erasing Community: Houston’s Rainbow Crosswalks and the Fight for Visibility

Houston’s rainbow crosswalks were created to honor a life lost, not to make a political statement. Now, after Governor Abbott…

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Krewe of Olympus Celebrates 53 Years of Camp, Community, and Carnival

For over five decades, Houston’s Krewe of Olympus has dazzled with rhinestones, feathers, and flamboyance—all while raising nearly $1 million…

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Brian Klosterboer: Fighting for Queer Rights in the Lone Star State

ACLU of Texas senior staff attorney Brian Klosterboer blends deep knowledge of LGBTQ history with fierce courtroom advocacy, fighting discriminatory…

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Thomas Casts Doubt on Precedent Amid Calls to Revisit Marriage Equality

Justice Clarence Thomas said precedent isn’t “the gospel,” raising fresh concerns about marriage equality as conservative states and activists push…

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Preserving Houston’s LGBTQ History: OutSmart Archives Go Digital

With support from the Invisible Histories Project, historian JD Doyle has digitized OutSmart’s archives, preserving more than 30 years of…

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Montrose Rainbow Crosswalks Removed During Repaving, Future in Question

Houston’s rainbow crosswalks at Westheimer and Taft were removed during repaving. Their return depends on a city review of new…

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