By Rachel Blevins Mississippi became the latest state to enact what some officials branded as a “religious freedom law” last week, when Gov. Phil Bryant signed the “Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act” into law. House Bill 1523 states it was created “to provide certain protections regarding a sincerely held religious belief or […]
The Importance of “Coming Out” Videos Online
January 25, 2016 by
By Zachary Rocha In 2015, 800,000 Americans updated their Facebook profiles to indicate their membership in the LGBTQ community, according to research conducted by Facebook. In the Digital Age, many people are choosing to “come out” to friends and family on internet platforms. In an interview on the “Today Show,” Anastasia Khoo, chief marketing officer for […]
Coming Out in Conservative West Texas
October 24, 2015 by
Each October, LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning or Queer) History Month is celebrated to recognize the struggles homosexual and genderqueer individuals have faced, as well as to celebrate the progress society has made toward acceptance. A noteworthy day within this month of remembrance is National Coming Out Day, celebrated on Oct. 11. This year, just […]
LGBTQ Safe Zones Encourage Tolerance on Campus
May 4, 2015 by
“You’re in the South, everybody knows, especially with Texas, a lot of people are against it,” Marshall said. “And that really hinders people accepting who they are and being able to tell other people.” Although Marshall, a junior advertising major, said he was lucky enough to have supporting friends and family when he came out […]
Being Gay In The LBK
April 30, 2014 by
“Any sort of, like, outward expression of our love for each other, like, heads turn, and it’s a huge deal,” Chris Wheeler said. “We’ve never even held hands in Lubbock.” “We’ve never even held hands in Lubbock.” Wheeler and Richard Shaver, two South Plains College students from Lubbock, have faced adversity while growing up in […]
Two Worlds
September 20, 2013 by
Gallery: 1) Click an image for full size 2) Click “play slideshow” below image caption Leon Eldridge is a bisexual 26-year-old man living in Lubbock. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a degree in operatic performance and classical music, and he sings at the Metropolitan Community Church in Lubbock. He said […]
