On February 24, LGBTQ and allied youth artists stood side-by-side, center stage at Houston’s MATCH with one declaration: “HEAR ME.” Their voices were shared as part of The T.R.U.T.H. Project’s first-ever installment that incorporated storytelling by LGBTQ youth and allies. Through intimate spoken word, movement, song, and visual art, this next generation of voices addressed and challenged stigma, rose above adversity, and united themselves with the audience for an incredible journey.…
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Tawny Tidwell of Houston DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) discusses the organization's work and support efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. …
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For some in the Black community, the LGBTQ experience is a touchy subject—for others, it’s an untouched issue. Our silence and suppression has taken a toll on both of our communities, leaving many of our people struggling in uncomfortable gray spaces or even completely in the dark when it comes to questions of identity. “Black Like Us: A Candid Conversation About the LGBTQ Experience,” an upcoming facilitated community dialogue that will be held in collaboration with the University of Houston…
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It's now been several weeks since that historic election, the one that made me the first Black female governor of the Lone Star State. It also makes me the first Democratic governor since Ann Richards held the office from 1991 to 1995. The shock of election night has since worn off. The election is certified, the interviews are done, and I spend the runup to Inauguration Day learning the nuts and bolts of the position. I must be prepared to…
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It's Valentine's Day! Julien, Endy, and Mai sit down with Britt Vasicek, host of The Mockingbird Network's Poly Wanna Podcast, to talk consent in friendships, relationships, hooking up, and in your community.…
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As an HIV advocate, I know that my success is rooted in my resiliency. Rooted in my courage to stand up for all people, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or socioeconomic status. Rooted in my persistence to have the tough conversations others avoid. Conversations like the fact that we will never achieve an AIDS-free generation unless we embrace and advocate for social and racial justice.…
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In this season finale, the Veer Queer crew hosts a live show at Zine Fest Houston! Mai, Endy, and Julien interview one of the event's organizers and chat with local artists at the fest.…
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Houston's annual Zine Fest is right around the corner! Veer Queer catches up with S Rodriguez and Sara Balabanlilar to chat about their sci-fi pop-up bookstore, Paraspace Books. Plus, Nick Stinson gives us a sneak peak into the next edition of Daddy Issues, a zine that aims to bring people together through personal ads.…
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For queer people, safe spaces are important. For queer people of color, safe spaces are vital. The Mahogany Project, a Houston-grown nonprofit focused on bridging the gap between empowerment and education in black and brown LGBTQIA communities, aims to create such spaces. The project was founded in April 2017 by Verniss McFarland III, an intersex Houstonian who saw the need to engage and unite the trans community and its allies in response to the high rate of violence against black and…
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Mai, Endy, and Julien sit down with special guest Graham Maio to discuss queer representation in the media, and the lack thereof. Graham also talks about his play, The Man Who Failed America, which is based on the Michael Johnson case, and how he is using the work to advance the conversation around HIV/AIDS in the Black gay community.…
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