Organizations and Community Institutions The Austin History Center has a diverse collection of materials regarding events, organizations, and people related to LGBT history in the local area. On February 19, 2015, the first gay marriage in Texas occurred between an Austin couple, Sarah Goodfriend and Suzanne Bryant. The first Gay and Lesbian Pride Fiesta began in 1990. In 1987, LGBT activist and Austin native Glen Maxey, was elected as execute director of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas, and was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1991. īy 1980, three more LGBT activism groups - Austin Lambda, Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus, and Gay Community Services - had been established, and six more nightclubs - Austin Country, Friends and Lovers, Hollywood, New Apartment, and Private Cellar. In response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic which began in Austin in 1983, the pride marches to the capitol building expanded in attendance to about 25,000 people. In 1976, Mayor Jeff Friedman established a Gay Pride Week to take place annually in June, which included a pride and march to the Texas State Capitol. These early organizations were subjected to homophobic backlash In 1975, an Austin Lesbian Organization party was raided by the University of Texas Silver Spurs, and pride floats built for Round Up Weekend were vandalized into the 1980s. An event organized by the Gay People of Austin was held in 1974 at Shoal Creek Park and the Student Union Ballroom, which about 300 people attended. By 1974, the Austin Lesbian Organization and the Gay People of Austin had been established. In 1970, Austin also became home to a chapter of the Gay Liberation Front, and local newspapers such as The Rag began supporting the movement. This first public meeting was only attended by 25 individuals at University Y. The LGBT movement in Austin began in 1970, shortly after the Stonewall riots that sparked LGBT movements across the U.S. These included Apartment, Cabaret, Insomnia Club, Manhattan Club, Pearl Street Warehouse, and Red River Lounge. The best pizza you'll find when you need it most.Throughout the mid-20th century, Austin had several gay bars, long before its LGBT movement began. There's nothing better after a long night of drinking on Sixth Street than a hot slice from Hoek's Death Metal Pizza. Call 51 117 Louis Henna Boulevard Round Rock, TX 78664 Great prices with fantastic sushi, Sushi NiNi is perfect for fresh fish rookies and veterans alike. Rated the best sushi spot in Round Rock, Sushi NiNi does not fail to deliver. Whitestone Blvd Ste T-140 Cedar Park, TX 78613 Delicious fresh fish with a fully stocked bar to get your party started right. Stop by the Hayashi Grill in Cedar Park before heading downtown if sushi is your thing. With a large selection of Mexican cuisine and margaritas to kill for, Iron Cactus cannot be passed up if you're in the mood for something spicy.
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