Pride East Texas Longview

01/25/2025

- It will take more than voting to win in the upcoming elections. Voting and doing more to protect democracy and win elections are CRITICAL to the LGBTQ+ equality movement. With a radical Supreme Court that is actively taking away our hard-earned rights, we must do everythi...

01/23/2025

01/23/2025

As of today, the freedom to marry is officially law in Thailand –marking the first country in Southeast Asia to secure marriage for same-sex couples! 🇹🇭

Congratulations to Thailand for this enormous, inspiring victory!

01/22/2025

January 2025

01/22/2025

01/21/2025

01/21/2025

**Do not forget!** This Thursday 6pm-8pm

01/21/2025

Nell Gaither founded the Trans Pride Initiative, in 2011, with the focus on bringing the transgender community together, and offering healthcare information to community members who are often discriminated against by their doctors and healthcare professionals. With this focus on healthcare, Gaither began to look at the health coverage offered to City of Dallas employees, and realized that trans medical care was not adequately covered. She worked with the city’s LGBT Task Force to fight for better and broader health coverage for trans employees.

01/21/2025

Today President Trump announced his intention to roll back protections for transgender Americans through executive order.

Ricardo Martinez, Executive Director of GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law), made the following statement:

Today’s promised executive order is a direct attack on transgender Americans, deliberately making it harder for people to live their everyday lives. It is cruel, and it is wrong.

Read the full statement on our website: https://www.glad.org/statement-on-president-trumps-promised-executive-order/

01/21/2025

Today is MLK Day, a day to honor Dr. King's legacy and a day to support community. Our community has always taken care of each other. That doesn't change. We are here, we have been here, we will always be here. ❤️ Remember that resistance is also resting and finding moments of joy. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈

01/21/2025

01/20/2025

Hi, everyone! My name is Baylee Martin. I am a local counselor and a 28-year res… Baylee Martin needs your support for Help One Love Longview Serve East Texas

01/20/2025

To all transgender people: Your lives matter. Your existence is powerful, and your journey is one of immense courage and authenticity. Every step you take toward living as your true self is a testament to the strength and resilience within you. You are deserving of love, respect, and kindness, and your presence in this world makes it a richer, more beautiful place. Never forget that you are valid, worthy, and more than enough, just as you are. Keep shining—your light is needed.