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Corporate America’s Embrace of LGBTQ+ Rights Shaped History
Oct 10, 2024 · The company took a multi-pronged approach to next steps—communicating with transparency, implementing new policies, training and educating employees, and supporting HIV/AIDS advocacy efforts and broader LGBTQ+ activism.
Cyndi Lauper’s Farewell Tour: A Journey Through Her Career
Oct 3, 2024 · Cyndi Lauper (Photo by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders) W hen I did a tally, I realized that, including this interview, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with Cyndi Lauper nine times since 1997. Of course, that doesn’t match the number of times I’ve been fortunate to see her perform live—that would be 12, beginning in 1984.
Amanda Rose – OutSmart Magazine
Oct 8, 2024 · Most Valuable Nonbinary Community Volunteer Amanda Rose (Image courtesy) Most Valuable Nonbinary Community Volunteer. Amanda Rose (they/them), co-founder and president of Katy Pride and a board moderator at First Christian Church Katy (FCC Katy), is a dedicated advocate for LGBTQ rights and equity.
Tammi Wallace – OutSmart Magazine
Oct 8, 2024 · Wallace rejects the familiar Jack-of-all-trades label in favor of “Jill-of-many-trades” due to her varied professional experiences. “I spent about 14 years in financial services and then had the good fortune to start my journey in terms of advocacy by working on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community in some volunteer roles.
Jeremy A. Teel – OutSmart Magazine
Oct 8, 2024 · Being recognized as a top vote-getter in OutSmart’s annual awards is a humbling experience for Teel. “It’s such an honor,” he says. “To know that so many believed in my work is deeply humbling. It feels like a celebration of not only my personal journey but also the collective creativity and resilience of our community.”
Annual LGBTQ Houston Industry Mixer – OutSmart Magazine
Oct 23, 2024 · Chevron Pride organized the 9th annual OUT Houston Industry Mixer at The Heights Social. The event featured over 20 corporate Pride employee groups from the Energy Industry sector, sharing best practices to enhance diversity and inclusion across companies.
Mario Castillo – OutSmart Magazine
Oct 8, 2024 · Favorite Male Local Politician Mario Castillo (Photo courtesy Houston City Council District H) Favorite Male Local Politician. Mario Castillo (he/him), a dedicated Houston City Council member for District H, is proud to serve his native city.
Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, October 17 – 20
Oct 17, 2024 · Scoot on over to Neon Boots for free line dance lessons. Plenty of free parking, and there’s no cover. 11410 Hempstead Rd. 7:30 p.m. Come out to George and get some red hot meat. There will be plenty of your favorite steaks, chops, and seafood for your dining pleasure. 617 Fairview St. 6:30 p.m ...
Curve Foundation Archive Celebration at Pearl Bar
Oct 18, 2024 · The Curve Foundation hosted “Collect and Connect” at Pearl Bar. The event was an opportunity for community members to donate their issues of Curve and Deneuve magazines for archiving at the LGBTQ+ History Research Collection at the University of Houston.. Guests enjoyed BBQ crafted by Sloan Rinaldi, fourth-generation Houston pitmaster and star of Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown, and drag ...