“As Queer As You Want To Be” Austin dedicated a new permanent historical marker at Fourth Street and Colorado Street on Friday, recognizing the people, places and stories that shaped the city’s LGBTQIA+ history. The project was approved by Austin City Council in 2023 and was developed with input from LGBTQIA+ community leaders and city commissions. The marker highlights the community’s contributions, struggles and history, including Austin’s early LGBTQ+ rights organizing. Its dedication came about a month after the rainbow crosswalk at the same intersection was removed #NOH8
SHAME on the Log Cabin Republicans
The Log Cabin Republicans announced that it would halt its support for the transgender community, calling itself an “LGB advocacy organization.”
Today, we regretfully announce the passing of a valued member of our community, Russell Mania Infiniti. Our hearts are heavy as we extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time. May the cherished memories of Russell bring comfort and peace to all who knew him.
The City Council unanimously approved $300,000 for local LGBTQ+ organizations providing services as trans and queer people relocate from states including Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Kansas and Idaho.
Some transgender Americans are no longer simply talking about leaving hostile states. They’re actually packing up and moving.
Read more at BGay.com
Sunday, August 23, is National Cuban Sandwich Day
If you look at what’s pressed inside that Cuban bread, ham from the Spanish, salami from the Sicilians, roast pork from the Cubans, along with Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard from the German and Jewish community, you’ll get a glimpse of our make up as a city. Every layer is a different cultural tradition, stacked on top of each other and pressed until it becomes one thing worthy of celebration.
