The San Antonio Public Library announced a list of events it is sponsoring in observance of Pride Month. This is the seventh year the library has presented such a series. A statement on the library’s web site explains the aim of the June observance: “The diversity of San Antonio goes beyond ethnic and racial lines,…
Equality Texas Commemorates First Anniversary of Supreme Court Ruling
On June 26, Equality Texas will host events in Austin and Dallas to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on same-sex marriage and to honor those whose lives were lost in the Orlando tragedy. The year since the ruling on equal marriage has been filled with highs and lows. There…
Spurs Pride T-Shirt a Fundraiser for GLSEN
A line of t-shirts featuring the logos of all 30 NBA teams (including the San Antonio Spurs) rendered in rainbow colors are being sold online to benefit GLSEN (the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network). In a statement, GLSEN’s Executive Director, Dr. Eliza Byard said on June 7, “Support from professional sports for LGBT people…
SA Public Library Sponsors Pride Events
The San Antonio Public Library released a list of events it is sponsoring in observance of Pride Month. This is the sixth year the library has presented such a series. A statement on the library’s web site explains the aim of the month-long observance: June is Pride month, a time set aside to celebrate the…
Most Influential 2015: Jesse Mata
Fans (read: short for fanatics) of Fiesta Cornyation, know Jesse Mata as the mercilessly acerbic pen behind the emcees’ script, and the pleasant papa-bear voice that reminds audience members to, “sit back, relax, and return your date to their full, upright position” before the show begins. That’s the icing; he also bakes the Corny cake…
SA Current unveils annual LGBT issue
In observance of Pride Month, Out In SA’s sister publication, the San Antonio Current, has released its annual LGBT issue with a roster of articles that cover all facets of the community. Among the stories included in the special issue: SA’s Robert Salcido Helps Push LGBT Candidates Into Office Has The Bonham Exchange, SA’s LGBT…
San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce Networking Mixer
June 25, 6-8pm Free Luther’s Café, 1503 N. Main Ave. business.sagaychamber.com The San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce hosts a Business After Hours Networking Mixer at Luther’s Café as part of the city’s month long Pride celebrations. Whether you are looking for new opportunities or just want to spread the word about your business, the…
Gene Elder’s June Pride Deep Thoughts from the HAPPY Foundation
Gene Elder’s June Pride Deep Thoughts from the HAPPY Foundation (Dog-gone-it! Because people like me.) 1) What happens when the unmovable meets the unstoppable? I predict it’s not a pretty picture. That is how I view the conflict between the religious fundamentalists and the GayBLT community. The rest of us are in the path of…
David Crabb and his Bad Kid at the Twig
I was faced with a choice at a difficult age Would I write a book? Or should I take to the stage? But in the back of my head I heard distant feet Che Guevara and Debussy to a disco beat. – Left to My Own Devices, The Pet Shop Boys If you’ve never heard…
Come OUT, with Jenn Alva, Tencha La Jefa and more
As part of the San Antonio Public Library’s celebration of Pride Month, the Central Library is hosting the Come OUT discussion panel Tuesday, June 2, from 6-8 p.m. The discussion panel, which will kick off SAPL’s Pride Month events, is made up of LGBTI artists selected for their contributions to San Antonio culture and society.…