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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…

A poem Dr. Nas Mohamed wrote in Arabic at 17—a promise to protect his own innocence—becomes "Let Your Love Shine," a World Cup anthem blending Quranic phrasing and American gospel. The fulfillment of a teenager's…

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.

Dr. Nasser "Nas" Mohamed, the first openly gay Qatari, launches Love Is the Goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup—a global campaign spotlighting queer visibility, human dignity, and the universal right to exist.

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,…

Jason Collins, the first openly gay active player in a major U.S. men’s professional sports league, died at 47 after battling glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Airbnb executive Laura Spanjian is leading the company’s efforts in Houston ahead of the 2026 World Cup, connecting visitors to local hosts while driving economic impact across neighborhoods.

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.