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Chamber opens nominations for Pride in Business awards
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (202+ words) The North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce has opened the call for nominations across eight award categories honoring businesses, individuals and organizations, with the winners to be recognized at the chamber’s 2026 Pride in Business — A Celebration of Business and Community…...
Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber honors North Texas Chamber's Tony Vedda
2+ week, 6+ day ago (292+ words) The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Tony Vedda, president and CEO of the North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, with the 2026 Chamber Founders Award, presented at the annual Pride In Business Celebration Luncheon. Vedda “played an instrumental…...
New study reveals LGBTQ+ Americans consider body count as obsolete
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (360+ words) The dreaded question of “What’s your body count?” may be on its way out. The era of curiosity about the number of sexual partners someone has is becoming so passe according to a new study. Those quantifiers in today’s dialogue…...
A portion of your purchase this month at Thrift for Good will go toward LGBTQ+ nonprofits.
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (167+ words) Dallas Voice Time to get your thrift game on for some new summer looks and fab home decor and more. Thrift for Good announced that 25 percent of purchases this month at its three locations in Hurst, Denton and Cleburne will…...
For Pride Month, Scholastic reveals the LGBTQ+ stories and voices coming out this year
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (764+ words) For Pride month this June, Scholastic announced its titles that celebrate LGBTQ+ voices, stories and experiences for readers of all ages. This year’s books range from affirming middle‑grade reads to powerful YA novels intended to reflect the diversity, resilience,…...
Amplifying their voices
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (877+ words) Meg York and her wife Jocelyn York have three children LGBTQ+ families have long been the subject of policy debates. But the voices of youth and adults with LGBTQ+ parents have not always been heard. COLAGE, the national organization dedicated…...
3 LGBTQ+ candidates run in this week’s runoffs
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (134+ words) Early voting for primary runoffs take place this week, May 18-22. Primary runoff day is next Tuesday, May 26. In Dallas County, you may vote in any Dallas County polling location in both early voting and on runoff day. Three LGBTQ+ candidates…...
See these LGBTQ+ artists and more at The Other Art Fair this weekend
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (165+ words) Presented by Saatchi Art, this year’s fair invites visitors to step into “Main Character Energy” through immersive installations, live performances and interactive artist-led experiences at Dallas Market Hall. A short list of queer artists featured at this year’s fair include:…...
Vatican report acknowledges harm done to LGBTQ+ people, criticizes conversion therapy
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (225+ words) The Vatican on Tuesday, May 5, released a report criticizing conversion therapy and acknowledging the church’s role in “the solitude, anguish and stigma that accompany persons with same-sex attractions and their families,” according to reports at ReligionNews.com. The Rev. James…...
Texas Tech implements restrictions on LGBTQ+ programs, research and discussions
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (175+ words) The Texas Tech University System, based in Lubbock, this month is joining the list of schools, organizations and agencies that are caving into the GOP’s crusade against DEI, with Tech officials announcing that the TTU system is implementing sweeping restrictions…...