LGBTQ+ Members Find Love, Grief, And Pride In Their Community

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It all began when Marsha P. Johnson and a group of drag queens in New York City had enough. The raids at the Stonewall bar in Greenwich Village on June 28, 1968 were the last straw.

Over time, and across the country, gays and lesbians began to commemorate those riots with protests, parades, and festivals.

Today, the month of June is designated for the remembrance of this movement and the recognition of pride, celebrating the ever-growing community referred to as LGBTQIA+

We discuss what victories have been won throughout the years and what issues and concerns they continue to face.

Houston Public Media has created a LBGTQ+ Pride resource page filled with our local content and national programming. 

For more LGBTQ+ information, counseling, and resources.

The Montrose Center LGBT Switchboard 24hr Helpline 713-529-3211 
The Trevor Project Teen Crisis Hotline: (866) 488-7386
The LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564

Lo Roberts

Executive Director of Pride Houston

Julien Gomez

Co-founder of Veer Queer
Board member of Transgender Education Network of Texas

Barrett White

Founder and editor in chief of Hearth and Coffin 

Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day’s most important and pressing issues.

Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.