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Abilene to Host First Ever LGBTQ Pride Parade

Abilene to Host First Ever LGBTQ Pride Parade | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

For the first time in the city's history, Abilene will be hosting an official Pride Parade.

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Pride Center Readies Emerald Ball and Icon Awards Brunch Events

Pride Center Readies Emerald Ball and Icon Awards Brunch Events | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Organizers at Pride Center San Antonio are busy readying two fundraising events, the Emerald Ball on May 25 and the Icon Awards Brunch on June 2.


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LGBT Chamber Member Eyes Run for San Antonio City Council District 1

LGBT Chamber Member Eyes Run for San Antonio City Council District 1 | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

An executive with a local hotel management company has officially appointed a campaign treasurer, initiating a possible run for the city council seat currently held by Roberto C. Trevino.

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San Antonio Artists Celebrating Rasquachismo in LGBT-friendly Exhibition Opening This Weekend

San Antonio Artists Celebrating Rasquachismo in LGBT-friendly Exhibition Opening This Weekend | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Aiming to spark an “intergenerational dialogue about the LGBTQ-plus realities in a maturing, evolving and empathetic world,” Bihl Haus Arts’ summer group show “10,00
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LGBT-friendly Spot La Botanica Throwing Pride Night Party

LGBT-friendly Spot La Botanica Throwing Pride Night Party | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Here’s the thing: when La Botanica throws a free Pride Night bash, you go to it – simple as that. The bar/vegan eatery ha
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Here's How to Celebrate Fiesta at LGBT Events

Here's How to Celebrate Fiesta at LGBT Events | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
This story originally appeared in our sister publication, Out In SA. Now in its 127th year, Fiesta San Antonio is an annual festival featurin
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LGBT Artist Mitch D’Arte Explores Faith, Belief and Religion in Newest Exhibit

LGBT Artist Mitch D’Arte Explores Faith, Belief and Religion in Newest Exhibit | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
This story originally appeared in our sister publication, Out In SA. Nationally recognized artist Mitch D’Arte works in a variety of styles — fro
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Halloween Hocus Pocus Lets San Antonians Party, Raise Funds for LGBT Teens

Halloween Hocus Pocus Lets San Antonians Party, Raise Funds for LGBT Teens | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
It’s time to start planning your costume for Fiesta Youth’s fourth annual Halloween Hocus Pocus fundraiser, slated for Saturday at Arbor House Suites i
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Mexic-Arte Museum Highlights SA LGBT Artists

Mexic-Arte Museum Highlights SA LGBT Artists | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The 22nd installment of the Young Latin@ Artists exhibition at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas brings together eight emerging artists from around the state. Two of the featured artists, San Antonio residents Michael Martinez and Jose Villalobos, showcase work which deals with LGBT issues and gender restrictions. Billed as Young Latino@ Artists: ¡Ahora!, this year’
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LGBT Theater Company Lets Viewers in on Bizarre Antics Happening ‘Backstage at Oz’

LGBT Theater Company Lets Viewers in on Bizarre Antics Happening ‘Backstage at Oz’ | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The Woodlawn Pointe company has been bringing LGBT and alternative theater to San Antonio since their opening of The Golden Glee Club. Their latest production, Backstage at Oz, is a musical comedy “about the antics of a group of actors taking part in a stage production of The Wizard of Oz.”

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California travel ban to Texas over LGBT adoption bill could spell trouble for tourism industry

California travel ban to Texas over LGBT adoption bill could spell trouble for tourism industry | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

California state employees can no longer use taxpayer dollars to travel to Texas because of a new Texas law the Golden State says discriminates against LGBT people who want to adopt — creating a potential new headache for the state’s tourism and travel industry. [...] Texas tourism groups and business advocates have repeatedly warned state lawmakers that pursuing legislation perceived as discriminatory could make the state less attractive to businesses, conventions and sporting events, leading to a sizable economic fallout. 

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Pride San Antonio announces digital festival for 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic

Pride San Antonio announces digital festival for 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of several Pride Festival celebrations. However, in San Antonio, the event is going digital this year.

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Your Guide to LGBT Organizations on San Antonio Campuses

Your Guide to LGBT Organizations on San Antonio Campuses | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Are you an LGBT college student looking for new friends? Perhaps you’re an ally looking for like-minded people with whom you can do meaningful work? Whatever the situation, joining a student group is your solution, and we’ve got you covered. Here is our guide to San Antonio’s LGBT college organizations.

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Bexar County Sheriff Appoints Liaisons to LGBTQ and Other ‘Culturally-Specific’ Communities

Bexar County Sheriff Appoints Liaisons to LGBTQ and Other ‘Culturally-Specific’ Communities | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar has unveiled a new initiative, dubbed the “Community and Internal Liaison Program,” with the goal of creating relationships with culturally-specific communities in the county.

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Gina Ortiz Jones Could be LGBT Face of 2018 Dem Victories

Gina Ortiz Jones Could be LGBT Face of 2018 Dem Victories | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Change could come to Washington after the congressional mid-term elections in November, and the bid of Gina Ortiz Jones to represent Texas’ 23rd congressional district certainly represents that possibility
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LGBT Chamber: 10 Years of Networking in San Antonio

LGBT Chamber: 10 Years of Networking in San Antonio | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

With 65 members and a new board, the San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce has set its major goals for the coming year.

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LGBT Organization Fiesta Youth Hosting Annual Masquerade Ball Fundraiser

LGBT Organization Fiesta Youth Hosting Annual Masquerade Ball Fundraiser | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Founded by Emily Leeper in 2013, the LGBTQ organization Fiesta Youth aims to “empower youth to build a future where all people are accepte
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FIRST LOOK: Pride Center San Antonio's open walk-in location

FIRST LOOK: Pride Center San Antonio's open walk-in location | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Pride Center San Antonio has the keys and is ready to move into its new, open walk-in center. The new location, at 1303 McCullough Ave., is the result of a partnership with Methodist Healthcare System.


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Conservative Group Fights SAISD's New LGBT Non-Discrimination Rule

Conservative Group Fights SAISD's New LGBT Non-Discrimination Rule | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
A group of religious conservatives are protesting a new San Antonio Independent School District ordinance that promises protection to LGBT students and employees fro
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Performer and Activist Dan Guerrero Fuses LGBT and Mexican American History in His Signature Show ‘¡Gaytino!’

Performer and Activist Dan Guerrero Fuses LGBT and Mexican American History in His Signature Show ‘¡Gaytino!’ | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
In 1962, Dan Guerrero arrived in New York City eager to break into the world of show business. Decades before Latinos were projected t
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Ron Nirenberg: LGBT Ally in the Mayor's Office

Ron Nirenberg: LGBT Ally in the Mayor's Office | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

It’s been three years since San Antonio’s LGBT community has had an ally in the mayor's office. During her time in office, former Mayor Ivy Taylor did little to recognize the existence of her LGBT constituents, let alone support them.

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Generations of Laredoans clash when it comes to LGBT issues

Generations of Laredoans clash when it comes to LGBT issues | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

In speaking with members of Laredos lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and counselors at PILLAR, a local behavioral health center, it seems that the LGBT population here is supported more at school than anywhere else in the city. Sanchez said he visits local high school campuses with some regularity for work. 

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