By Karly Mueller Originally published in the San Antonio Current When the Pride San Antonio Festival opens its gates on July 2, it will mark the 13th anniversary of the observance, which its organizers have dubbed, “Pride Bigger Than Texas.” Following a theme of “Peace, Love, Pride,” this year’s festival features a group wedding, along…
News
SA LGBT T-Shirts Preserved Digitally for UTSA Archives
Over a dozen LGBT-themed t-shirts and other clothing items from the UTSA Libraries Special Collections have been digitally preserved for the online exhibit Wearing Gay History that features t-shirts from around the South and Midwest United States. “Whether to protest, satirize, or show pride, the LGBT community’s often ignored history can be seen vividly in…
Meet the Grand Marshals for Pride Parade
Pride San Antonio this week released the names of the Grand Marshals and Spirit Marshal for the annual Pride Parade which steps off along North Main Avenue on the evening of July 2. Grand Marshals for the parade are Judge Ron Rangel of the 379th District Court and Judge Genie Wright of County Court 7.…
Stonewall Dems to Host Safety Panel in Wake of Orlando
In the wake of the tragic events at the Pulse Dance Club in Orlando, the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio will convene a panel discussion regarding safety issues for the LGBT community. The panel will include Police Chief William McManus, Bexar County Sheriff Susan Pamerleau and Mark Forsythe, a veteran who served in the Navy’s…
Pride Center San Antonio’s Vigil for Orlando Shooting Victims
To honor the lives of our 49 brothers and sisters fatally shot in Orlando, Florida, Pride Center San Antonio hosted a vigil on Thursday, June 16, with presentations by Robert Salcido, (Pride Center San Antonio), Mayor Ivy Taylor, poet/author Elizabeth Rodriguez, Councilman Roberto Trevino, poet/author Joe Reyes-Boitel, Rabbi Mara Nathan (Temple Beth-El), poet/author Polly Anna…
Mayor Jeered by Protesters at Vigil
San Antonio Mayor Ivy R. Taylor was jeered by about a dozen protestors while she gave the opening prayer at a June 16 vigil in Crockett Park for the victims of the Orlando shootings. The screams of “Shame on you Ivy” and “You’re part of the hurt Ivy” as well as other insults drowned out…
Some Not Happy With Taylor’s Appearance at Orlando Vigil
News that Mayor Ivy R. Taylor will be speaking at a vigil for victims of the Orlando shootings has not been met with universal acceptance by the LGBT community. Some activists are speaking out, wondering why Taylor was invited to the vigil, saying they plan to turn their backs to her when she addresses the…
Mayor to Attend Vigil for Orlando Victims
Pride Center San Antonio announced today that San Antonio Mayor Ivy R. Taylor will join members of the LGBT and allied community for a candlelight vigil on June 16 in honor of the victims of the Orlando shooting. According to a press release, the event, which is being organized by Pride Center San Antonio, will…
Friends, Family Mourn Texas Victim of Orlando Shootings
The family and friends of Frank Hernandez Escalante are shocked and dismayed over his death at the hands of a shooter who killed 49 people at the Pulse dance club in Orlando, Florida on June 12. Escalante, 27, was a native of Weslaco, Texas who graduated from Weslaco East High School in 2006. He moved…
Workshops for LGBT Survivors of Sexual Trauma
Beginning this week, the Rape Crisis Center in San Antonio is initiating a series of weekly workshops for LGBT adults who are survivors of sexual trauma. Organizers say the group sessions will help survivors develop new coping skills and become empowered so they can “accept, grow and begin the healing process.” A flyer from the…