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Throughout Pride Month and the World Cup, Dr. Nasser "Nas" Mohamed's Love Is the Goal campaign has encouraged people to see LGBTQ+ visibility not as a political statement, but as a human one. He partners…

At Qatar's June 13 World Cup match in San Francisco, Dr. Nas Mohamed wore an Arabian bisht woven with rainbow threads—reclaiming a symbol many in his home region were taught to fear and telling a…

Houston DJ Athenz — a two-time Gayest & Greatest winner — is the official DJ for the Michelob Ultra Activation Zone at seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at Houston Stadium.

The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce brings the community to Daikin Park.

As Houston prepares to host seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, Space City Pride FC is helping ensure the city’s LGBTQ community remains visible through Pride House programming—creating a welcoming space for queer fans, athletes,…

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Sweden’s Anna Kjellbin and Finland’s Ronja Savolainen will battle on the ice as rivals—and celebrate their engagement off it.

Houston will host seven FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, and the city’s LGBTQ community is already planning major events, including an earlier Pride Parade, Pride House Houston 26, and business partnerships for visitors.

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Idaho and West Virginia bans violate transgender athletes’ rights, as attorneys debated discrimination, Title IX, and equal protection.

From sports and activism to art and culture, OutSmart’s 2025 cover stars define the voices telling Houston’s LGBTQ stories.

Here's a look at the stories that most engaged—and enraged—OutSmart readers in 2025.