As May rolls in, OutSmart is highlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a celebration dedicated to honoring that community’s rich contributions and influences on our nation’s history. We’re featuring five outstanding LGBTQ leaders from Houston’s AAPI community that you’ll want to read about.
Writer Ian L. Haddock introduces us to Bec Sokha Keo, PhD, a senior researcher at the University of Houston’s Graduate School of Social Work who is a champion of racial justice and community empowerment, particularly focusing on Black and brown communities impacted by HIV.
Also in this issue, artist Missouri Wilkinson talks about her journey from a childhood marked by food insecurity to her involvement with the local Empty Bowls charity event that benefits the Houston Food Bank.
Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker highlights the vital impact that LGBTQ voters can have in securing victories for LGBTQ candidates in November. The May 4 and May 28 elections are crucial for candidates Molly Cook and Lauren Ashley Simmons in their bids for the Texas State Senate and Texas House of Representatives, respectively.
Finally, don’t miss interdisciplinary artist Daniel E. Zamora’s upcoming exhibit at the University of Houston School of Art. His multimedia show, titled Joy and Fear on the Homeworld, is a testament to the transformative power of storytelling and art.
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Lululemon The Immersion July 15, 2023
A time to show up, show out, and show love. So we can embrace Pride with pride. Openly and always. For a Proud Present + Future.
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Support Rally & Prayer Vigil for Britney Griner
OutSmart Magazine’s 2021 Holiday Party
Ceremony for the 10th anniversary of the Montrose Remembrance Garden at Avondale Promenade Park
Ribbon cutting for the Montrose Center’s Law Harrington Senior Living Facility
Judge Phyllis Frye and Pride Houston executive director Lo Roberts throw the first pitches at tonight’s historic Houston Astros Pride Night 🏳️🌈⭐️🏳️⚧️
Press Conference Denouncing Rep. Dutton’s Bad Bills: Trans activists call for the Democratic representative to resign after reviving a bill that restricts trans students sports participation in an apparent act of retaliation against his party.
LET’S ALL TAKE ACTION: No More Trans Deaths Organizacion Latina de Trans en Texas
Pride Houston announces its Grand Marshal nominees for this year’s LGBTQ Pride celebration!
Out of the Closet Thrift Stores opens in Houston
The Montrose Center breaks ground on LGBTQ-affirming seniors housing
