Sydney Mack and Racquel Simone turned their relationship into LesbianLand, a growing platform creating joyful, visible, and intentional sapphic spaces…
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Brandon Mack has been elected president of the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus, bringing decades of advocacy experience and a focus…
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Houston drag performer Maria Maria brings handmade looks, high-energy numbers, and star power to every stage, blending Afro Latinx pride,…
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Urban Souls Dance Company’s Truth Be Told premieres at the Hobby Center, using contemporary dance to honor Black history, confront…
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Artist and activist Harrison Guy brings queer Black history to the forefront with a Project Row Houses installation honoring James…
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After a life-altering injury, Malissa Dunnings shifted from financial services to wellness, founding Composition ID Houston with a focus on…
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Theatre Under The Stars brings Irving Berlin’s White Christmas to the Hobby Center with classic tunes, onstage snow, and a…
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The Human Rights Campaign and The Normal Anomaly Initiative will host “Party with a Purpose,” blending entertainment, harm reduction, and…
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OutSmart contributor Ian L. Haddock has been named to Out magazine’s 2025 Out100 list, recognizing leaders shaping LGBTQ advocacy, visibility,…
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