Lily Pando tucks a strand of bright pink hair behind her ear before she speaks. I’ve just asked her if she knows where she’ll be attending college—such a mom question, I know. “I don’t know where I want to go to school yet,” she responds. “But I’m definitely on that track.”…
Having a strong support system is important, especially when you're queer. Anna Garza with Phoenix Youth at The Montrose Center sits down with Veer Queer to discuss why it’s imperative that LGBTQ+ youth of color have a safe and supportive space.…
Five years and over 100 films later, I’m publishing this list online for others to peruse, enjoy, and add to as well. Consistently, I run into fellow queer people who aren’t familiar with our rich cinematic history that dates back to at least 1930s Germany with Mädchen in Uniform. Local teachers and professors have even started requesting recommendations for their classes. And while my list isn’t perfect, it’s a place to begin a conversation about queer representation in cinema.…
The recent DACA announcement and temporary block on SB4 will greatly impact the nearly 1.5 undocumented people living in Texas. This week, Yunuen Alvarado with the University Leadership Initiative joins Veer Queer to discuss what this all means, and what's to come.…
Spectrum South's official launch party was held on September 14, 2017 at the Sharespace Warehouse in EaDo, Houston.…
Coming out, especially when you live in the South, can be hard. How do you come out to your parents? In the workplace? Is there ever a time when you stop coming out? And will Julien ever stop getting so nervous while they're being recorded? In this pilot episode, get to know the Veer Queer hosts, their coming out stories, and how they navigate living in their identities.…
As a brand new teacher, my students bombarded me with question after question. At first, I was scared—teachers are warned against sharing too much information about themselves at school, as it breaks down the student/teacher relationship and gives students ammunition to taunt and tease. Plus, I was young—only 25—and still coming to terms with my queerness. On one hand, I yearned to be a role model for my students and to reveal my authenticity. On the other hand, I wanted…
Five years and over 100 films later, I’m publishing this list online for others to peruse, enjoy, and add to as well. Consistently, I run into fellow queer people who aren’t familiar with our rich cinematic history that dates back to at least 1930s Germany with Mädchen in Uniform. Local teachers and professors have even started requesting recommendations for their classes. And while my list isn’t perfect, it’s a place to begin a conversation about queer representation in cinema.…
There are infinite ways to describe resistance. But for queer folks—especially for those of us in the South—our visibility is a radical and defiant form of resistance. Now, more than ever, it’s important for us to be seen, heard, and have our stories shared. That notion has been the driving force of QFest—Houston’s annual LGBTQ film festival—for over two decades. On July 27 through 31, the festival celebrates its 21st year by bringing queer intersectional documentaries, shorts, comedies, and biopics…
Photos from HTX Pride, held in downtown Houston on June 24, 2017.…
