We are better together when we embrace all.
Celebrate Pride Month this June and everyday with Houston Public Media.
Explore our collection of films, series, radio programs, news articles and more that dive into the LGBTQQIP2SAA experience in the United States and around the world.
Lesbian
Female-identified person who is sexually and romantically attracted to other women.
Gay
Male-identified person who is sexually and romantically attracted to other men.
Bisexual
Once defined as romantically or sexually attracted to men and women, many bisexuals today say they are attracted to all genders and/or sexes.
Transgender
A person whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Queer
An umbrella term that includes all sexual and gender minorities, including those that do not fit into, or reach beyond, the LGBT terms.
Questioning
Someone who is exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Intersex
People born with anatomy or chromosomal makeup that doesn’t correspond to male or female.
Pansexual
Can be attracted to members of all gender identities and biological sexes.
Two Spirit
A term some indigenous people use to describe their gender, sexual or spiritual identity.
Asexual
Does not experience sexual attraction, but can have a romantic, emotional, or aesthetic attraction to another person.
Ally
Does not identify as LGBTQ, but supports the rights and safety of those who do.
Click on each letter for a definition of each term.
Audio Vignettes
Audio vignettes produced by Houston Public Media, honoring Pride Month.