EPISODE 1: PRIDE AND PROGRESS

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EPISODE 1: PRIDE AND PROGRESS

References for Episode 1:
In the Interview with Amber Perez of the Borderland Rainbow Center, she references GSA which is:
Genders and Sexualities Alliances (formerly known as Gay-Straight Alliances), or GSAs, are student-led and student-organized school clubs that aim to create a safe, welcoming, and accepting school environment for all youth, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. GSAs provide a supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming (LGBTQ) students, as well as those who are perceived by others to be LGBTQ, are questioning their identity, have LGBTQ friends or family members, or just care about LGBTQ issues.
Info: https://www.aclutx.org/en/know-your-rights/starting-gsa-in-high-school
The Borderland Rainbow Center’s website is: https://www.borderlandrainbow.org/
 
References to the ‘Drag Ban’ in Texas:
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order, says Texas law banning drag shows is “likely” unconstitutional
Aug. 31, 2023
U.S. District Judge David Hittner heard from LGBTQ+ groups, businesses and a drag performer in a hearing this week, who argued Senate Bill 12 violated their First Amendment rights.
Here's the story:
https://www.texastribune.org/2023/08/31/texas-drag-bill-lawsuit-federal-hearing/

FEATURED ORGANIZATIONS/BUSINESSES
• THE BORDERLAND RAINBOW CENTER

• EPIC BAR AND NIGHTCLUB

• EL PASO SUN CITY PRIDE