LGBTQ History

Houston’s rainbow crosswalks at Westheimer and Taft were removed during repaving. Their return depends on a city review of new federal rules restricting roadway art.

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.

Orlando officials denounced the state’s overnight removal of the Pulse memorial crosswalk, calling it a political attack on the LGBTQ community and an insult to the 49 victims.

OutSmart marks Women’s Equality Day with three Houston women—queer, lesbian, and bisexual—on what true equity looks like, and what still stands in the way.

For nearly five decades, Deborah Moncrief Bell has shaped Houston’s LGBTQ media—spanning print, radio, listservs, and podcasts—while spotlighting voices from every corner of the queer community.

Equality Texas will hold its first Barbara Jordan Garden Party on July 27, celebrating LGBTQ advocates and honoring the late congresswoman’s legacy of civil rights and inclusive leadership in Houston.

Ten years after Obergefell v. Hodges, advocates urge a shift in language—away from "same-sex marriage" and toward "marriage equality"—to reflect the constitutional truth: marriage is one institution, not separate categories.

Ten years after the landmark Supreme Court ruling, LGBTQ families celebrate marriage equality—and emphasize the ongoing fight for full legal recognition, health care access, and protection from political attacks.

A decade after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, advocates celebrate gains while warning of renewed efforts to overturn the ruling and restrict LGBTQ rights across the country.

Pride Month 2025 brought celebration—and grief—as the Supreme Court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care and federal agencies rolled back protections, fueling fears of continued erosion of LGBTQ rights.