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Donald Mason leads The Ensemble Theatre toward their 50th anniversary
In 1976, George Hawkins started his theater company by touring out of his car filled with props and costumes. It may n...
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THE TRLICA TAKE
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October PRIDE Celebrations in Texas
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Can’t get enough of your love
On September 12, 1944, Sadie Marie gave birth to a son and named him Barry Eugene White. After about six months, Sadie...
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KATY PRIDE
The highlight of Pride weekend will feature a full day of entertainment and community programming for all ages. The ce...
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When Queens clash, culture wins
We're not going anywhere! We just have to come together and band together and learn from our queer elders and make sur...
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Alexis Nicole Whitney
Another title I am proud of having been elected Empress 36 of ERSICSS (Empire of the Royal Sovereign Imperial Court of...
