Although same-sex couples can now marry across the United States, LGBT people are still vulnerable to discrimination without federal anti-discrimination protection. On July 23, however, members of the United States Congress introduced legislation to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by banning discrimination against LGBT people. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or…
Eat, drink, and bid for a good cause
The San Antonio Aids Foundation’s second annual Bid & Brunch is taking place August 9 at the Red Oak Ballroom from 10:30 am until 2:30 pm. Guests can look forward to a brunch buffet offering huevos rancheros and smoked salmon, a Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar, and live swing and jazz music by Johnny P and…
Support queer/trans artist’s studies at their first art show
San Antonio based queer and trans artist Saakred has been accepted to study at the Burren College of Art in Ireland for five months and record a new album, but unfortunately, their $18,000 scholarship award doesn’t cover housing, living expenses, or transportation. Saakred has earned some of the remaining costs through an online fundraiser, but…
Latin X: LGBT nightlife as a political statement
“I wanna make a political statement for nightlife. It’s more than just getting drunk and having fun with your friends,” says Henry Rodriguez of Latin X, an event he and Katalya Bustos are organizing specifically for queer and trans people of color at the Phantom Room this Thursday night, July 30. According to Bustos and…
Queer Base: An All Queer Revue
This Saturday, July 25, Giomara Bazaulda, leader of the Zombie Bazaar Panza Fusion dance troupe will be hosting Queer Base, an LGBTQI led revue at Brick at the Bluestar Arts Complex. Chris Conde, Pink Leche, Zombie Bazaar Panza Fusion, and DJ P. Cosita are among the performance artists participating. Guests can expect a blend of “conscious…
Federal government stands by transgender students’ rights
Arcadia Unified School District’s policy on transgender students guides educators to respect students’ self reported gender identities. On June 30, the U.S. Department of Justice affirmed that Title IX protects the rights of transgender students in a brief filed after the American Civil Liberties Union’s complaint on behalf of a transgender boy whose school policy required transgender…
New SAAF HIV Testing Location
At Pride 2015, the San Antonio Aids Foundation tested over one hundred people for HIV. The organization, which provides free HIV testing services among many other services for HIV positive people, is continuing its STD testing services at a new testing location at 333 South Hackberry. The previous location was at the Grayson Street office,…
A cabaret showcase of “brown skin, full bodies, and round behinds”
Come celebrate queer people of color & bodies of all shapes and sizes! allgo: A Statewide Organization for Queer People of Color based in Austin is hosting its bi-annual drag and burlesque celebration Friday, July 17, at the North Door. Following performances from local, regional, and international artists, there will be a dance party with music…
Queer Tango v. the Dance World’s Gender Binary
Seven years ago, Dancing With the Stars aired its first ever same-sex dance routine. After the celebrity’s dance partner had been injured, a male dancer stepped in during rehearsals so that time wouldn’t be lost waiting on the celebrity’s original partner, and somehow it was decided that the men would perform the dance they practiced together on air. They…
Texas Competes initiative securing statewide LGBT support in workplace
If you have a stomachache, you don’t wait until you have an ulcer to go to the doctor A few months ago, Indiana governor Mike Pence signed the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act. People in support of the act, which allows individuals and businesses to cite religious beliefs as a defense when sued by private…