HRC Houston

08/21/2026

Lou Sullivan was a transgender author and activist known for his advocacy on behalf of trans men. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sullivan was one of the first known transgender men to publicly identify as gay.

After Sullivan moved to San Francisco, he became deeply involved in LGBTQ+ advocacy with the Milwaukee’s Gay People’s Union and Janus Information Facility.

Sullivan began organizing quarterly FTM get-togethers for trans men and founded the organization that would become FTM International, in addition to publishing the FTM Newsletter. Soon after, he learned he had contracted AIDS. According to his biographer, he was the first trans man known to be living with the illness.

He published two notable books before his death in 1991, “Information For the Female-to-Male Crossdresser and Transsexual,” and a biography, “From Female to Male: The Life of Jack Bee Garland.”

Sullivan kept 24 diaries documenting his life, transition, sexuality, and the HIV/AIDS crisis. They were later published as part of “We Both Laughed in Pleasure: The Selected Diaries of Lou Sullivan, 1961–1991.”

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08/17/2026

Thank you Houston and all the volunteers for another wonderful Pride Parade. The rain may have delayed it, but we still showed up! HRC Houston has plans for attending more Prides this year in the Greater Houston Area. Check out our websites and socials for updates.

https://houston.hrc.org/
https://hrc.im/volunteerhouston

But we're not done yet. This is the midterm year where our rights, our representation, and our beliefs in Equality will be on the ballot. So help us this year by showing up! We have Events, we have Phone Banks (virtual, national, & local), Block walks, and fundraising to get Pro-Equality Candidates elected.

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

BREAKING: The Trump administration has once again moved to block access to medically necessary healthcare for trans youth.

EVERY young person is entitled to the healthcare that they, their parents, and their medical providers agree that they need — without political interference.

MORE RESOURCES: https://www.hrc.org/resources/get-the-facts-on-gender-affirming-care

08/14/2026

If you really want to “save the children,” mean all of them.

The Trump administration is terrorizing LGBTQ+ youth and their families, and it has to stop.

08/12/2026

No matter your role in your community, YOU have the power to make a difference for students this school year.

That’s why we’re launching Educators for Equality — a commitment to:

🍎 Educate yourself and reflect on your own practices
🍎 Interrupt bullying, bias, and misinformation when you see it
🍎 Organize, mobilize, and advocate for inclusive school policies
🍎 Support inclusive school board leadership by engaging in local school board elections

Together, let’s create an environment where all students feel safe, valued, and affirmed at school. Sign the pledge now: hrc.im/EducatorsForEquality

08/10/2026

08/05/2026

# # # # Join HRC for LGBTQ+ Healthcare in America: 2026 & Beyond, a national conversation about the growing threats facing LGBTQ+ healthcare and what comes next. Hear from policy experts, advocates, and community leaders as we discuss attacks on gender-affirming care, instability in HIV prevention and....

08/04/2026

BREAKING: We’re suing Trump. Again.

Today, as part of a continuing case, we filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of federal employees against Trump’s Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for eliminating health insurance coverage for transgender healthcare.

NO ONE should be denied access to healthcare simply because of who they are.

08/02/2026

Who's ready to get their Pride on (again) 🎉! Sign up to strut your stuff with us at the rescheduled on August 15th around Houston City Hall.
Deets in the signup link and more to come from our fearless leader as we get closer.
Sign up here: https://www.hrccommunityhub.org/?nd=community_home&community_id=32&event_id=57685