Hispanic Heritage Month

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.

Actor Brenda Palestina says playing Ana in Real Women Have Curves is deeply personal, blending immigration, body politics, ambition, and representation on a major Houston stage.

Meet Alejandra Salinas, a Houston attorney and longtime advocate who just won the runoff for City Council At-Large Position 4.

For 31 years, FLAS—founded by Elia Chino—has supported Houston’s LGBTQ Latino community with free, bilingual services, from HIV testing and mental health care to housing and wellness programs.

Linda Morales, known for her role in the landmark Morales v. Texas case, continues to fight for civil rights in Texas through writing, organizing, and activism.

From Panama to Houston, Javi Simons built KOQ Agency to put queer artists center stage, blending business savvy with a passion for music and advocacy.

Publicist Alexis Vargas is making his mark on PR in Houston, centering Latino and LGBTQ communities with authentic storytelling, meaningful partnerships, and a mission rooted in visibility and pride.

From Matamoros to Houston, Josue Rodriguez has transformed lived experiences with immigration and homelessness into advocacy, championing equity for vulnerable communities during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond.

FLAS’s parade presence and ambassador program frame two powerful volunteer journeys. Rita Cordero found sobriety and stability; Juan Perez turned grief into service and leadership within the community.

Houston’s Catalina Seymour-Alexander is a dancer turned drag diva whose Latinx pride, powerful performances, and dazzling pageant wins make her one of the city’s most magnetic entertainers.