A short documentary film about a transgender boy on the wrestling team at Trinity High School in Euless, Texas had its world premier on March 8 at the South by Southwest Conference and Festival in Austin. The film, Mack Wrestles, which was produced by ESPN Films, tells the story of Mack Beggs, who in 2017…
Matthew Shepard’s Parents Coming to San Antonio for ‘Stay Proud, Be Loud’ Event
Judy and Dennis Shepard, of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, will be in San Antonio on March 20 for an event dubbed “Stay Proud, Be Loud” which will emphasize the importance of reporting hate crimes. In 1998, the Shepard’s 21-year-old gay son, Matthew, was brutally attacked and tied to a fence in a field outside of…
Nod to Nirenberg for Mayor Tops List of Stonewall’s City Council Endorsements
For the second time in two years, the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio have endorsed Ron Nirenberg for Mayor of San Antonio. In his address to Stonewall members at their endorsement forum on Sunday, March 10, Nirenberg, the now-incumbent mayor, reiterated the message that he is mayor of all the citizens of San Antonio. Saying…
Photos: Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio’s Candidate Endorsement Forum
Over 30 candidates for mayor and city council attended the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio’s endorsement forum on Sunday, March 10 at the El Tropicano Hotel in downtown. After each candidate spoke, Stonewall members asked questions. After all candidates are heard, Stonewall members will vote on endorsements. The final list of endorsements will be posted…
Lawyers Produce Catalog with List of Bexar County Judges Who Will Marry Same-Sex Couples
The San Antonio Young Lawyer’s Association and the San Antonio LGBT Bar Association have unveiled a catalog which provides local same sex couples with information about how to obtain a marriage license and a list of Bexar County judicial officials who will marry them with a commitment to equality. The project, dubbed Will You Marry…
Travis Park UMC Stands with LGBTQ Congregants After Denomination Votes to Ban Marriage Equality and Gay Clergy
The senior pastor of the Travis Park United Methodist Church in San Antonio says he is feeling angry and hurt after the General Conference of The United Methodist Church voted on February 26 to prohibit same-sex weddings and LGBTQ clergy. However, in a letter to Travis Park congregants shortly after the vote, the Rev. Eric…
Stonewall Dems Schedule Endorsement Forum Ahead of Municipal Election
The Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio announced their candidate forum and endorsement meeting will take place on Sunday, March 10 in the La Havana Room at the El Tropicano Hotel. The purpose of the forum is to hear from candidates who are running for City Council and to vote on endorsements. The meeting is being…
Proposed Texas Bill Gutting Local Sick Leave Laws Would Also Void Non-Discrimination Ordinances
A proposed bill in the Texas Senate (SB 15), which would deny cities the ability to enact paid sick leave ordinances, also contains provisions that would also allow the state to gut the enforcement of non-discrimination ordinances. When it was originally filed by state Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), SB 15 was designed to prevent cities…
Fiesta Youth Moving to a New Space at Woodlawn Pointe
The board of directors of Fiesta Youth announced this week that the organization has leased space at Woodlawn Pointe where it will have room to hold its weekly meetings and maintain an office. “With this new lease space we will be able to provide more youth programming and events throughout the year and have a…
Ruby City Show Features Video Installations and Photos by Filmmaker Isaac Julien
Ruby City, the Linda Pace Foundation’s arts complex on Camp Street in Southtown, has mounted an exhibition of works by renowned filmmaker and installation artist, Isaac Julien. The show, Isaac Julien – Looking for Langston opens on February 28. Julien was born in London where he still resides. He came to prominence in the 1980s…