Houston Public MediaJan 31, 2025

The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce was forced to find a new venue for a business event it hosted this week -- because of an executive order by President Donald Trump banning DEI initiatives in the federal government.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/lgbtq/2025/01/31/512614/trumps-dei-order-forces-greater-houston-lgbtq-chamber-of-commerce-to-find-new-venue-for-event/

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Trump’s DEI order forces Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce to find new venue for event

The Houston branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas had been scheduled to host Thursday's Thrive Small Business Summit & Matchmaker event. But the bank informed the chamber of commerce in an email late Monday night that it could no longer serve as host, citing Trump's executive order.

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Houston Public MediaNov 12, 2024

The Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission made a series of policy recommendations in its initial annual report. Among them are implementing cultural competency training for law enforcement and increasing LGBTQIA+ resources at community centers.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2024/11/12/505682/harris-countys-lgbtqia-commission-recommends-training-for-police-investment-in-community-centers/

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Harris County’s LGBTQIA+ Commission recommends training for police, investment in community centers

The 10-member commission, led by Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, was created in June 2023 "to amplify the voices of LGBTQIA+ residents," according to the commission's initial annual report. 

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Houston Public MediaMay 16, 2024

Fort Bend County Pride, a new nonprofit in the Houston area, will host a tea party for transgender residents along with a festival this summer.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/fort-bend/2024/05/16/487734/new-nonprofit-to-bring-pride-to-fort-bend-county/

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New nonprofit to bring Pride events to Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County Pride will host a tea party for transgender residents along with a festival this summer.

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