On the track, University of Houston freshman Mycah Angelou Taylor’s journey is clear—get from point A to point B as fast as possible. Their personal journey to finding and embracing their identity, however, has been much less linear.…
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Postgender Pride: Pride Houston Town Hall to Discuss Non-binary Grand Marshals
Posted on February 19, 2019This year, Pride Houston is expanding its mission of inclusivity ahead of its celebration, themed “Summer of ’69,” by adding a “Gender Non-binary” Grand Marshal category alongside its traditional “Male” and “Female” classifications. Lo Roberts, board president of Pride Houston, notes that this change marks the beginning of an ongoing dialogue to move away from gender-related options. “We’re trying to take the organization back to the people, back into the community,” Roberts says.…
Houston Transgender Unity Banquet Celebrates 26 Years
Posted on September 11, 2018The Houston Transgender Unity Banquet, the largest annual transgender community event in the city, is celebrating its 26th anniversary on Saturday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Houston Intercontinental Airport.…
Music Video Premiere: Wade in the Sonic Joy’s ‘L1+L2’
Posted on August 30, 2018Houston-based non-binary electronica artist Wade in the Sonic Joy is fulfilling all of our wildest desires this morning with the release of their brand-new music video for “L1+L2.” The video is a sneak peek of Wade’s full-length album, Sexspells, which is scheduled for release this fall.…
Healthcare is a Human Right: Houston Secures Transition-Related Healthcare Benefits for City Employees
Posted on August 29, 2018Senior 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…
Wade in the Sonic Joy, Non-binary Electronica Artist, Reminds Us That Love is Temporary
Posted on June 18, 2018We’ve made it to June, and 2018 has proven to be a promising year in queer music. Still reeling from the late 2017 releases of Kelela’s Take Me Apart, St. Vincent’s Masseduction, and SOPHIE’s It’s OK to Cry, we were met this year with new bops by queer faves Janelle Monáe and Hayley Kiyoko.…
Full Spectrum: My Queer Evolution in Texas
Posted on June 14, 2018At first glance, my upbringing was unremarkable. I grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas, a Padre Island beach baby. I was firmly white upper-middle class. My mother was white collar, a second-wave feminist trial attorney who carried me in her womb during her last nine months of law school. My father was blue collar, a master electrician and a newly-recovering alcoholic who likes to constantly remind me that I am an eighth-generation Texan. Our ancestors settled here from the Czech…
On Being in Your Body: Queer Self-Love as a Radical Act
Posted on May 9, 2018I first heard about On Being in Your Body (OBIYB) while I was working with a client of mine who identifies as a gender non-conforming queer. We were talking about our positive experiences and connections via Instagram and she couldn’t stop singing the praises of this project to help womxn, queer, and non-binary humans to reclaim their bodies through art, writing, and human connection.…
Episode 13: Enby Friends for Life!
Posted on April 26, 2018Julien and Mai are both non-binary—but what exactly does that mean? Veer Queer chats with their pal Ivan, who also identifies as non-binary, about navigating their gender identities.…
Transouthern Youth: Meet Gwen Lambert
Posted on January 3, 2018Gwen Lambert believes in trying on labels. As part of their gender exploration, they’ve adopted several labels, only to find most didn’t fit quite right. Now, at age 18, the high school senior has finally found comfort and confidence in their identity as a non-binary, bisexual person.…