A short film abut a drag troupe founded in San Antonio 34 years ago by mainly Latino men will receive its premier on July 21 at Outfest in Los Angeles. The Pointless Sisters (which is also the name of the film) were originally started to raise money and awareness in the fight against HIV/AIDS. “We…
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Beto O’Rourke Releases Plan for LGBTQ Equality, Aiming to Overturn Trump Policies
“We must ensure all Americans are treated equally no matter who they are or who they love,” the Democratic presidential candidate says in offering his sixth major policy proposal. By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke released a proposal Wednesday morning to achieve equality for LGBTQ Americans and reinstate protections abandoned…
Pride Month Events Reflect Diversity of San Antonio’s LGBTQ Community
Pride Month is in full swing in San Antonio and the LGBTQ community and its allies are marking the most of the celebration with events all over town. From community discussions, to art exhibits, to parties and mixers, there’s something for everyone, culminating on June 29 with the Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival and Parade.…
Yvonne Jonas, Retired President of PFLAG San Antonio, Has Died
Yvonne Jonas, former president of the San Antonio chapter of PFLAG, who led the organization for 17 years, died during the early morning hours of June 8 at the age of 87. Friends say she passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family. Jonas was a much beloved figure in San Antonio’s LGBTQ community. Aside…
Nueces County Commissioner Says ‘No’ to Corpus Christi Pride Week Proclamation
A Nueces County Commissioner refused to sign a proclamation in honor of Corpus Christi Pride Week saying in a television interview, “Just because you are the LGBTQ or whatever it’s called community doesn’t mean I have to suck it up and support it.” County Commissioner Carolyn Vaughn read a statement in opposition of the proclamation…
Another Trans Woman Found Dead in Dallas
The body of a transgender woman was found floating in White Rock Lake in Dallas on June 1 marking the fourth case of violence against trans women in the city in the last eight months. All four victims are African American. The latest casualty is 26-year-old Chynal Lindsey, a resident of Arlington. At a press…
Texas Diversity Council Will Hold LGBT-Allies Summit in San Antonio
The Texas Diversity Council will hold its second annual San Antonio LGBT-Allies Diversity Summit on June 13. The Summit will bring together business leaders and community representatives for discussions on workplace equality. “We believe in educating ourselves on the importance of inclusion as it pertains to our LGBT community. Take the opportunity to make new…
Austin Brewer and Equality Texas to Premier Pride Beer Can at Friendly Spot Launch Party
Circle Brewing Company of Austin and Equality Texas are teaming up for the launch of a beer in a rainbow colored can during a June 7 party at the Friendly Spot Ice House. The brew, Fanny Pack Kolsch, is described as a “crisp, refreshing summer beer with uncompromising style. Righteously refreshing and bursting with Huell…
Who Do You Want to Be Mayor? Early Voting Starts Today!
Early voting for the June 8 runoff election begins on Tuesday, May 28 and ends Tuesday, June 4. Polling sites include the Bexar County Justice Center along with scores of other locations. San Antonio voters will be casting votes for mayor and for City Council representatives in Districts 2, 4 and 6. The big match…
LGBT Chamber to Honor Three Local Community Members at Annual Meeting and Luncheon
The San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce is holding its Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on May 29, during which they will honor three “extraordinary San Antonians with awards in recognition of [their] contributions to advance the LGBT Community.” In their announcement for the event, the Chamber board writes, “As the largest gathering of LGBT…