Travis Sandoval

Good for the Soul Good for the SoulSunday, May 27Cheer Up Charlie's (1104 E. 6th St.)3pm-8pm[info] This Sunday, Cheer Up Charlie's will host a very special event for the Memorial Day weekend. Visiting from San Francisco, DJ Carnita will be spinning discs for Good for the Soul, a day time... continue reading on Austinist

Harvey Milk Day ConferenceThursday, May 24 - Sunday, May 27ACC Eastview Campus ( 3401 Webberville Rd Austin)$25[info] | [tickets] This Memorial weekend, GetEqual TX will be hosting their third annual Harvey Milk Day Conference in celebration of the legendary gay politician's birthday, life, and accomplishments. Students, educators, and community organizers... continue reading on Austinist

Photo via Flickr.com While the LGBT community may feel that God often taketh away, it seems sometimes He giveth as well. St David's Episcopal Church of Austin could begin offering a liturgy blessing of same sex unions early next year. The Episcopal Church is expected to approve of the... continue reading on Austinist

via Queerty.com Austin's longtime LGBT and women's rights advocate Bettie Naylor died this week at the age of 84. Her partner of many years, Libby Sykora, awoke Friday to find that Naylor had passed in her sleep sometime during the night. Naylor realized her true sexuality late in life... continue reading on Austinist

via the Dallas Voice Strange developments in the race for Harris County Democratic Party Chair appear to pit Houston's black and gay communities against each other. An email from a Rev. Willie J. Howard was sent on behalf of attorney Keryl Douglas' campaign, claiming to be organizing ministers to... continue reading on Austinist