LGBTQ History

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.

Robert’s Lafitte, the oldest LGBTQ bar in Texas, is racing to complete costly repairs after inspections threatened closure. Supporters are rallying through donations and a weekend fundraiser in Galveston.

Heather J. Taylor’s Pride This Way explores Pride celebrations worldwide, blending joy, justice, and LGBTQ storytelling with a pay-it-forward model supporting community organizations.

The Trump administration agreed to restore the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after a legal challenge, marking a reversal following backlash over its earlier removal.

Archway Gallery celebrates 50 years as an artist-run space, highlighting local talent, LGBTQ inclusion, and creative freedom through anniversary exhibitions honoring its past and future.

Rob Jetten was sworn in as prime minister of the Netherlands, becoming the country’s first openly gay head of government. The 38-year-old leader of Democrats 66 takes office amid coalition challenges, climate debates, and shifting…

A first-of-its-kind effort is collecting data on LGBTQ life across Greater Houston, with leaders urging strong participation to shape future policy, funding, and community programming.

A Pride flag was removed from the Stonewall National Monument after new federal guidance on non-agency flags. Elected officials and LGBTQ advocates condemned the decision and vowed continued visibility.

For 35 years, Kathy Hubbard and Annise Parker have built a life together rooted in love, family, and service, shaping Houston’s LGBTQ history through visibility, resilience, and devotion.

Artist and activist Harrison Guy brings queer Black history to the forefront with a Project Row Houses installation honoring James Bettison, HIV/AIDS legacies, and Houston stories too often erased.