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TikTok · Texas Archive 177 likes, 2 comments. “🚔 In 1980, the start of Pride Week in Houston was met with fear, anger, and resistance. This KPRC-TV news segment reports on a late-night police raid at Mary’s, a historic Montrose gay bar, where 61 people were arrested just after midnight on the eve of Gay Pride Week....

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🌈 After Houston removed an LGBTQ+ Pride crosswalk in Montrose, residents responded in color. Artist Nicky Davis offered to paint rainbow murals for free — and within hours, his post went viral. Now rainbows stretch across Westheimer, from Korny Vibes to neighborhood sidewalks, as Houstonians reclaim their streets one brushstroke at a time. “It’s something that people out there need,” Davis said. “They need to know that the community of Houston accepts everyone.” ✍🏻 Gwen Howerton bit.ly/3WFGhIQ

This week in holy crimes

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A pastor at Oak Lawn UMC explains why the church is painting its steps in rainbow colors.

After more than a decade of speculation, beloved YouTubers Dan Howell and Phil Lester have officially confirmed what many fans have long suspected: they’ve been in a romantic relationship since 2009.

Stonewall Veteran Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Has Entered Hospice Care
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These events are clearly completely unconnected. Nothing to see here!

First Gay Pride Parade on Westheimer, Houston (1979)

The first Gay Pride Parade in Houston took along Westheimer Road. Floats, banners, and marchers filled the street, marking a turning point for the city’s LGBTQ community. The parade drew support from allies as well as participants, creating a bold statement of visibility. In a time when acceptance was still limited, the event carried both celebration and courage. Spectators lined the sidewalks, some cheering while others watched quietly. The parade demonstrated that Houston’s culture was broadening and that diverse voices were beginning to claim public space. For participants, it was an affirmation of identity and community. That first march laid the foundation for what would become an annual tradition. It remains remembered as a landmark moment in the city’s social history.

Oh, the hypocrisy
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