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Trans Latinx Liberation: Ana Andrea Molina Headlines Gender Infinity Conference

Posted on September 27, 2018

A photo of Gender Infinity keynote speaker Ana Andrea Molina.

Gender Infinity is a transgender- and gender-variant-focused conference that takes place annually in Houston, Texas. This year, it spans the weekend of October 5-6, with both days crammed full of programming that caters to the specific needs of the trans and gender-diverse population. Now in their eighth year, the conference offers workshops, discussions, community and health education, and keynote speakers on hot topics that are affecting the gender-diverse population, and specifically has included many spaces for the queer Black, indigenous, Latinx,…

Why This Femme of Color Won’t Watch The News

Posted on September 18, 2018

A photo of queer femme of color Sasha Lamprea.

At least twice a week, I have the same conversation with several different people. It starts with them trying to talk to me about something they saw on the news, followed by me letting them know that I don’t follow the news. At this point, they try to react in a neutral manner but fail, letting just the slightest bit of judgement peek through, which puts me in the position to explain: “For self-care reasons, I don’t follow the news.”…

Asking for a Friend: Sexual Assault and Sex Work, What’s the Diff?

Posted on September 7, 2018

An illustration of Dr. Laura McGuire addressing abusive relationships.

Sex work, sexual assault, or human trafficking? How can we tell the difference? Dr. Laura McGuire tackles these questions and more in this month's Asking for a Friend!…

Healthcare is a Human Right: Houston Secures Transition-Related Healthcare Benefits for City Employees

Posted on August 29, 2018

An illustration of transition-related healthcare benefits.

Senior police officer Jackie Boniaby is a staple within the Houston Police Department. For the past 26 years, she’s dedicated her life to service, holding various positions throughout the department. The last few months, however, have been a transition—Boniaby recently came out as a transgender woman and is taking steps to live publicly as her authentic self. “I just recently transitioned,” Boniaby tells Spectrum South. “I had to conceal who I was for years. It’s a journey, but I’m simply…

Talk Derby to Me: Meet Houston Roller Derby ‘Super Friend’ Jason Davila

Posted on August 22, 2018

A fan of Houston Roller Derby fan Jason Davila.

Ask Jason Davila if he’s a Houston Roller Derby (HRD) super fan, and he’ll respond “no.” “I don’t consider myself a super fan because all I think of when you say ‘fan’ is someone who just goes to games and cheers on their favorite team,” he says. “I would say I am more of a super friend of Houston Roller Derby. I think that is what differentiates me from everyone else. Not only do I attend every game ([with the…

Queer Relationships Could Be Queerer: The Argument for More Relationship Anarchy

Posted on August 15, 2018

An illustration of hook up relationships.

My best friend’s text comes through with a resonating bing. “So I need to know, are you getting laid?” I scrunch my eyes shut and rub my face. I tap back: “I am not, unless you count self-laid.” I sigh to myself and tap out an additional comment: “I am working on it.” I’m lying. I’m not. And I won’t.…

Serving Those Who Serve: New Veteran Services at The Montrose Center

Posted on August 7, 2018

I love to tell people that if it wasn’t for Texas and the Air Force, I wouldn’t exist. My parents were both service members stationed in San Antonio when they met, fell in love, and decided to make the coolest baby ever—me. On both sides of my family, I’ve had relatives serve in every branch of the armed forces dating back to the Civil War. My grandfather served as an American Legion Chaplain until his death, and my mom followed…

Asking for a Friend: Let’s Talk About Sex Toys, Baby!

Posted on August 2, 2018

An illustration of Dr. Laura McGuire of Asking for a Friend talks sex toys.

Let's talk about sex toys, baby! Dr. Laura McGuire talks the dos and don'ts of adult toys in this month's Asking for a Friend!…

Loud, Abrasive, and Rioting: The Real Legacy of Queer Identity

Posted on July 25, 2018

A photo of queer landmark the Stonewall Inn.

Have you seen the Disney movie Moana? Of course you have, it’s amazing. In it, the protagonist, Moana, senses that her heritage is far more complex than what she’s been told. She knows, based on this gut instinct and nagging intuition, that her people are so much more courageous and fearless than her parents and neighbors have led her to believe. She goes on to discover that her ancestors were, in fact, voyagers who braved endless raging seas and created pathways…

Talk Derby to Me: Meet Former Psych Ward Sirens Jammer MadCapnCap

Posted on July 20, 2018

A photo of Houston roller derby girl MadCapnCap.

After taking a two-year hiatus from roller derby to pursue her career as a firefighter, Sarah Harford, aka Mad Cap’n Cap, is ready to return to the rink. “I love the teamwork and comradery of the sport,” says the former Houston Roller Derby Psych Ward Sirens jammer. “I had to retire from skating for a short period time, but I never lost my passion for and love of derby. Even though I couldn’t skate for the team, I still was…

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