Does Austin Need an LGBTQ Center?

A look at the city's lack of a queer community hub

"...Austin, arguably Texas’ most queer-friendly city, has long been a..."

April 11, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Mikaila Rushing

Inside the Austin History Center’s LGBTQ Collections

The city’s historical archive shines a light on lesser-told stories

"...In researching the history of the LGBTQ rights movement and Pride celebrations in Austin, much of..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Your Queer Guide to Austin

A crash course on the city's LGBTQ parties, prides, and resources

"...Austin is a city known for many things: bats, music,..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Qwell Hosts Design Competition for LGBTQ Community Hub

Idea generation has begun for pop-up qmmunity center Austin Outpost

"...focused on creating a home for the third largest LGBTQ community in the United States. And by home, we..."

June 27, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Savana Dunning

Amplify Austin 2015: Under the Rainbow

We hat-tip the Amplify nonprofits that serve and support LGBTQIA

"...With just a day or two left until Amplify Austin cranks the giving up to 11, your friendly neighborhood..."

March 3, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Blake McCoy

Austin Pride Rescheduled!

With two dates, Sept. 30 and Oct. 21, it's double the celebration

"...Austin Pride has been officially rescheduled. Split into two dates..."

Aug. 31, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: It Ain’t Easy Being Weird

Welcome to Austin – accept our gift of the spirit of change

"...Season." That's the grandiose term the city designates for Austin's local version of March Madness, this year made even..."

March 15, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Qmmunity: Austin Pride Week Returns

Austin Pride organizers confirm events are moving forward as planned, strongly encourage attendees to mask up

"...Austin Pride is coming. After a yearlong postponement, our city's..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...lot of money in 1990. When the city of Austin required liability insurance to host a gay event in..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

LGBTQ Activists Urge AISD to Better Support Queer Youth

Activists want AISD to do more with church money

"...Austin Independent School District is making good on a promise..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

UT Hosts Longhorn Pride for Prospective LGBTQ Students

Queer youth are invited to learn about UT Austin and tour the campus

"...After months of planning, UT Austin is finally putting on its first Longhorn Pride. Before..."

Feb. 22, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Mikaila Rushing

InfoWars Crashes Drag Storytime in Austin

Alt-right rags want to end LGBTQ-inclusive children's events

"...drag storytimes across the country finally landed at the Austin Public Library when an InfoWars representative crashed and filmed..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

SXSW LGBTQ Pro Tips: UPDATE

Finding community in the land of overstimulation

"...Welcome to Austin! (or… if you live here, Welcome to the Gordian..."

March 17, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Out Youth Launches “Be YOU” Curriculum for LGBTQ Students

Developed to support the emotional and social well-being of LGBTQ middle and high school students

"...Thanks to LGBTQ youth services nonprofit Out Youth, schools and community organizations..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

UT Austin’s Gender and Sexuality Center Takes Care of Young Adults

Queer students find sanctuary and support at the GSC

"...says Liz Elsen, referring to the Gender and Sexuality Center at UT Austin. She adds, laughing, “The irony is..."

Aug. 9, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Step One: Create an LGBTQ Commission

It takes a village to forge a better quality of life for everybody

"...after Mayor Steve Adler announced plans to create an LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission during October’s Hate Crime Summit,..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Welcome to Austin's Queer Side

Parties, bars, and so much pride: A guide to LGBTQ Austin

"...Let me tell you right now: Austin is a great place for queers – despite the..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Pink Elephant Puts Black LGBTQ Artists Center Stage

Austin's queer hip-hop fest returns for year two

"...largest queer hip-hop music festival, Pink Elephant, returns to Austin this weekend to celebrate LGBTQ and POC artists. Founded..."

March 31, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

Celia Israel Campaign Kicks Off “LGBTQ Austinites for Celia”

Mayoral candidate launches new LGBTQ advisory committee

"...mayoral candidate and founding member of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus Celia Israel launched her “LGBTQ Austinites for Celia”..."

June 29, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Austin ISD Board Considering Policy Change for Facility Use

Anti-LGBTQ church's use of Performing Arts Center sparks protest, trustees' concerns

"...The Austin Independent School Dis­trict Board of Trustees will explore potential..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Anti-LGBTQ Church Out at AISD

After a year of protests, Celebration Church is moving on

"...Georgetown-based Celebration Church will no longer rent facilities with Austin ISD, a spokesperson for the church confirmed to the..."

Aug. 21, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: Austin’s Queer Community Feels Effects of SXSW Cancellation

Now's the time show local support however you can

"...to mention the opportunity for career exposure, especially for LGBTQIA performers who are already fighting to reach wider audiences..."

March 13, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

A Brief History of Austin’s LGBTQIA Movement Through Design

From protest to punk flyers, how LGBTQIA design has evolved in Austin

"...Like the history of the LGBTQIA movement, the history of queer design is just as..."

Jan. 30, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin Black Pride Dissolves

Beloved local Black queer org says goodbye in Insta post

"...Austin Black Pride, the local org dedicated to celebrating the..."

May 4, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

AIDS Walk Austin 2017

Celebrating and advocating 30 years of progress and beyond

"...ago, the first case of HIV was diagnosed in Austin in 1983, but another four years would pass before..."

Oct. 24, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...taste to the tap water of Central and South Austin. The smell eventually faded away, and by March, the..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Tyler, the Creator Blooms at the Erwin Center

Odd Future MC hasn’t forgotten inciting a SXSW riot

"...blossoming of Tyler Okonma continued at the Frank Erwin Center on Tuesday evening. The concert marked Tyler, the Creator’s..."

Oct. 23, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Fear Street Becomes Queer Street in Austin This Weekend

Come celebrate Netflix's landmark LGBTQ+ horror

"...Horror has found its way back into Austin early this year, and as things in Texas often..."

July 9, 2021 Screens Post by Avery Wohleb

Megan Rapinoe Comes to Austin to Talk Equal Rights

The soccer star wowed at the Texas Conference for Women

"...against everyone else,” she said Thursday morning from the center of the Texas Conference for Women’s stage...."

Oct. 25, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin African American Book Festival Comes to Carver Museum

Authors and activists address the state of Black culture

"...The Austin African American Book Festival celebrates its 11th year and,..."

June 21, 2017 Arts Post by Jennifer MacKenzie Murphy

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