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KHOU’s Carlos Hernandez is shaping LGBTQ visibility in Houston through storytelling and leadership, using his platform and role with NLGJA to amplify community voices and foster connection.

Houston hydroponic farmer C.C. Brooks is using innovative growing methods to address food access, support marginalized communities, and build systems rooted in equity, education, and sustainability.

Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce co-founder Tammi Wallace reflects on the organization’s first decade and its growing role in advancing LGBTQ economic power.

For Alejandra Salinas and Elizabeth Hadaway, love didn’t begin with a grand gesture. It started with five-minute car rides through downtown Houston. “So we met at work. We were both lawyer associates at Susman Godfrey,”…

For JuJu Faragher, wellness is a lived, imperfect practice. Through yoga, storytelling, and community work, he centers rest, affirmation, and collective care for LGBTQ people.

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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 diverse cast. Ensemble performer Sarah Sachi shares her excitement.

When Texas officials ordered Houston’s rainbow crosswalks removed, residents and local leaders fought back with chalk rainbows, defiance, and hope—showing that Pride can’t be power-washed away.

Celebrating those who make Houston shine.

DJ Morrow uses balloons to create fine art with a political edge, from immersive installations to protest pieces, challenging viewers to respond and rethink their world.