Transportation Equity Gets Personal
LINK Houston's goal is to make navigating Houston without a car equitable and inclusive for all—a task that executive director Gabe Cazares, a blind and queer Latino, is more than ready to tackle. The...
View ArticleGayest & Greatest 2022: Real Estate
Noble Contractor Solutions—founded, owned, and operated by openly gay contracting professional BJ Johnson—is committed to ensuring every client’s project becomes their dream home. The post Gayest &...
View ArticleGayest & Greatest 2022: Wedding & Events
Filming a wedding is not as simple as pointing a camera, though. It requires creative visual storytelling, knowledge of editing, and a deep understanding of each couple’s personalities and desires....
View ArticleThrough an LGBTQ Lens
The FotoFest Biennial 2022, which opened late last month, includes the work of several queer and LGBTQ-friendly artists. This fall’s central exhibit, If I Had a Hammer, is an exploration … The post...
View ArticleT.J. Newton on Life in Stereo
T.J. Newton recently received a bone-anchored hearing aid, reversing his deafness in one ear. It's been life-changing for the queer musical theater actor. The post T.J. Newton on Life in Stereo first...
View ArticleClaiming Space for Black Trans Women
Former Houstonian Sis moved from background actor to a character role on FX’s American Horror Story: New York City. The post Claiming Space for Black Trans Women first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleEnglish with an Accent
Venezuelan immigrant Migguel Anggelo is a singer-songwriter, multidisciplinary performing artist and countertenor, dancer, actor, and painter. He consistently explores the intersections of his own...
View ArticleSee Yourself in Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza
Openly and proudly gay acrobat-turned-clown Cedric Belisle is excited to return to Houston with Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza. The post See Yourself in Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza first appeared on OutSmart...
View ArticleShooting for the Moon and Beyond
Kent Kalogera provides space-age fitness and LGBTQ representation at NASA. The post Shooting for the Moon and Beyond first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleDrama in a Red Speedo
The Houston premiere offers more than just eye candy. The post Drama in a Red Speedo first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleSpotlight on Empowerment
Alley Theatre’s Cowboy Bob immortalizes strong Texas women. The post Spotlight on Empowerment first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleMary Hooper Holds Court
Our own theater royalty shines a light on Houston’s gay past and more. The post Mary Hooper Holds Court first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleForging Paths for Disabled Americans
Rafferty Laredo’s Filipino American heritage inspires his occupational-therapy work. The post Forging Paths for Disabled Americans first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleShe’s Beauty. She’s Grace.
She’s Jazell Barbie Royale, Houston’s multi-crown and title holder. The post She’s Beauty. She’s Grace. first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleThe Legacy of Laramie
Theatre Suburbia’s production commemorates the 25th anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death. The post The Legacy of Laramie first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticlePride As Big As Texas
Despite attacks against the LGBTQ community, Pride events in Katy and The Woodlands are growing. The post Pride As Big As Texas first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleHarnessing Political Power
Activist Adri Pérez sees Texas shaping national politics. The post Harnessing Political Power first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleA Rainbow on the Prairie
R. Lee Ingalls shares his next installment of the Ingalls family chronicles. The post A Rainbow on the Prairie first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleA Match Made in Med School
Will Jones and Tyler Young chose Houston’s Julia Ideson Library for their big day. The post A Match Made in Med School first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleA Lesson in Love
Quincy Starnes speaks to the relevance of the musical Once on This Island The post A Lesson in Love first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleNavigating Love and Business
Cory Logan, DDS, and Joey Garcia shed light on their 25-year relationship. The post Navigating Love and Business first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleSasha Colby Bares It All
The Drag Race star’s Stripped Tour performance in Houston promises to be an intimate audience experience. The post Sasha Colby Bares It All first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleLove Knows No Distance
Carrie McManus and Ashley Campbell grew closer during their long-distance courtship. The post Love Knows No Distance first appeared on OutSmart Magazine.
View ArticleElla Perez plays Cher in the TUTS’ April Production of The Cher Show
Calling all gypsies, tramps, and thieves: Theatre Under the Stars is bringing The Cher Show to Houston’s Hobby Center in April. The post Ella Perez plays Cher in the TUTS’ April Production of The Cher...
View ArticleCreating Safe Havens: Ryan Wright Redefines Foster Care for LGBTQ Youth
Wright founded and currently serves as executive director for the Texas Greenhouse Project (TGP) and its Transitional Housing Mission, which their website describes as “built on a trauma-informed...
View ArticleBreaking Down Barriers: Mo Jenkins Makes Transgender History in the Texas...
Mo Jenkins is shaking things up as the first trans woman to be a committee director and committee clerk in the Texas Legislature. Currently working for Abel Herrero, the state representative for Texas...
View ArticleEmpowering Diversity: 2024 HRC Houston Dinner with Co-Chairs Chris Barry and...
Across the nation the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) hosts numerous fundraising dinners that honor members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. This year’s HRC Houston Dinner will be held on April 6 at...
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