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Tag: LGBTQ

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
Posted inGov & Politics

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.
Posted inSocial Issues

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

Avatar photo by Iris Dimmick December 13, 2022December 30, 2022
Sasha Taylor performs on stage during WEBB Party ¡Ultima Fiesta! at the Lambermont Estate.
Posted inNonprofits & Philanthropy

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

Avatar photo 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.
Posted inGov & Politics

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

Avatar photo by Iris Dimmick October 28, 2021October 28, 2021
Vivi Marzec, left, and their sibling, V., walk in the parade during the Family Pride Night at Madison Square Park on in June. Threats against LGBTQ individuals and their allies have increased locally mirroring national trends.
Posted inSocial Issues

Area LGBTQ youth find validation, new ‘besties’ at Family Pride Night

Avatar photo by Tracy Idell Hamilton June 29, 2021June 30, 2021
Attendees shop for flags at the PRIDE Bigger Than Texas Festival.
Posted inGov & Politics

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

Avatar photo by Iris Dimmick October 31, 2020October 31, 2020
Posted inEducation

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

Avatar photo by Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune September 11, 2020September 11, 2020
LGBTQ+ supporters carry photographs of passed trans members to Travis Park Methodist Church for Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Posted inSocial Issues

San Antonians Mark Transgender Day of Remembrance with Memorial Service

Avatar photo by Jackie Wang November 20, 2018January 31, 2020
Aldo Martinez holds a sign he drew calling for the end of hate. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone.
Posted inData & Society, Uncategorized

Gaps in Local Hate Crime Data Lead to National Blindspot

Avatar photo 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.
Posted inArts & Culture

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

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Emily Royall and Rocío Guenther August 20, 2017August 20, 2017

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