LGBTQ History

John Cameron Mitchell Brings Hedwig Back to Houston

Arthouse Houston hosts a Dec. 28 screening of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Numbers Nightclub with live commentary from writer-director-star John Cameron Mitchell, plus a post-screening performance.

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Immigrating While Queer: America’s Complex History of Exclusion

A Bangladeshi survivor’s escape highlights the long, often overlooked history of how U.S. immigration laws have targeted LGBTQ people and the challenges queer migrants still face today.

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Supreme Court Declines to Revisit Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Precedent

In a victory for LGBTQ rights, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to revisit its 2015 same-sex marriage ruling, ensuring that marriage equality remains the law of the land.

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Dr. Gordon Crofoot’s Lifelong Leadership in the Fight Against HIV

For more than 40 years, Dr. Gordon Crofoot has advanced HIV care through groundbreaking research, compassionate medicine, and unrelenting advocacy, helping lead the world toward a future free of the virus.

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Senator Molly Cook Champions Truth and Representation in Texas

State Senator Molly Cook, the first out queer member of the Texas Senate, embraces visibility, authenticity, and fearless advocacy as she continues fighting for her constituents and community.

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Angels in America Soars Again at Houston’s Rec Room

For the first time in over 30 years, Houston audiences will see Angels in America professionally staged—an ambitious Rec Room production led by co-directors Matt Hune and Sophia Watt.

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Four Arrested During Montrose Pride Crosswalk Protest

Four people were arrested early Monday after protesters blocked crews removing Houston’s rainbow crosswalk in Montrose, deepening tension over state orders targeting LGBTQ visibility.

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Montrose Rainbow Crosswalks Removed, Stirring Outcry

Houston’s Montrose neighborhood is reeling after the removal of its rainbow crosswalks. As of Tuesday, the intersection remains bare, symbolizing ongoing tension over visibility and control.

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Legendary Transgender Activist Miss Major Dies at 78

Legendary trans activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a Stonewall veteran and champion for Black trans women, has died at 78. Her lifelong fight for justice transformed LGBTQ history.

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Erasing Color, Erasing Community: Houston’s Rainbow Crosswalks and the Fight for Visibility

Houston’s rainbow crosswalks were created to honor a life lost, not to make a political statement. Now, after Governor Abbott ordered their removal, community leaders say the move represents a deeper effort to erase LGBTQ…

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