the oH project

Features

“There Was So Much Death”

May 4, 2017

640

Gay nurse Pete Rodriguez reflects on the AIDS epidemic in Houston.

Features

Oral History Project Capturing the History of AIDS in Houston

May 1, 2016

492

The first 15 years of the epidemic were particularly cruel.

Your support powers our journalism. As OutSmart celebrates 30+ years of LGBTQ storytelling in Houston, we are actively moving forward post-pandemic and need your support for our next chapter. Your contributions to the OutSmart Foundation for LGBTQ News and Media, a new 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit, will enable us to continue to produce impactful journalism, compensate our dedicated team of writers, photographers, and nurture emerging talent through our internship program. Please contribute to keep local LGBTQ news thriving in Houston!