LGBTQ Archives - San Antonio Report

Drag artist Brigitte Bandit and other attendees wait to testify against Senate Bill 12 in March. Bandit is among LGBTQ Texans and advocacy groups trying to black the new law, which goes into effect Sept. 1. Credit: Leila Saidane/The Texas Tribune

LGBTQ advocates sue to block Texas’ new law that could criminalize some drag performances

by Rebecca Schneid, The Texas Tribune August 3, 2023August 3, 2023

LGBTQ Texans filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday to block a new state law that criminalizes some drag shows if they occur in front of children.

Protestors and counter-protestors clash outside of the Aztec Theatre fighting over the rights of LGBTQ+ youth outside for an all-ages Christmas-themed drag show.

Armed protesters, supporters outside all-ages drag show remain largely peaceful

by Iris Dimmick December 13, 2022December 30, 2022

Sasha Taylor performs on stage during WEBB Party ¡Ultima Fiesta! at the Lambermont Estate.

Nonprofits & Philanthropy

Fiesta WEBB Party returns, once again celebrating life during a pandemic

by Lindsey Carnett March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (D2) announces the filing of Council Consideration Request for the expansion of the City’s Non-Discrimination Ordinance outside of City Hall Thursday.

Councilman McKee-Rodriguez pushes for expansion of non-discrimination ordinance

by Iris Dimmick October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Attendees shop for flags at the PRIDE Bigger Than Texas Festival.

Study: Statewide LGBTQ anti-discrimination law could yield billions in government revenue

by Iris Dimmick October 31, 2020October 31, 2020

Texas gives preliminary approval for revised school sex ed policy that excludes LGBTQ issues

by Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune September 11, 2020September 11, 2020

Aldo Martinez holds a sign he drew calling for the end of hate. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone.

Data & Society, Uncategorized

Gaps in Local Hate Crime Data Lead to National Blindspot

by Emily Royall December 18, 2017January 31, 2020

A new report from the Government Accountability Office reveals large underrepresentation of Latinos across the media industry.

Latino, Latin@, Latinx: Exploring Identity in San Antonio

by Emily Royall and Rocío Guenther August 20, 2017August 20, 2017