Category: Gente y Cultura

A Not So Sobering Reality: The Lack of Dry Queer Spaces

September 17, 2024

Searching for queer-friendly spaces that don't revolve around alcohol? This story dives into the lack of sober LGBTQ+ spaces in…

Deconstructing the Deep Lie of “There is Nothing Here”

August 30, 2024

Artist Nansi Guevara deconstructs the Rio Grande Delta’s imposed narrative of “There is nothing here” through art and cultural interventions.…

Gaymers Unite: Finding Queer Joy Through Gaming

August 27, 2024

Gaming spaces in the Valley are empowering LGBTQIA+ individuals to connect, express themselves, and find joy. These inclusive gaming spaces…

Resistencia Creativa: Celebrating Body Positivity in the RGV

August 19, 2024

Discover how Planned Parenthood’s Creative Resistance event brought together body positivity and reproductive justice through dance. This event, marking the…

Ante Books: A Blossoming Community Space in McAllen

August 16, 2024

Discover what Ante Books’ owner, Selina Herrera, does to ensure that her bookstore is a getaway for Valley creatives looking…

“Espacio Seguro”: A Testament of Queerness

July 19, 2024

Joseph Decilos, a Harlingen native and “long-form documentarian,” explores queer intimacy in his project, “Espacio Seguro.” Influenced by his South…

The Empowering Story of La Traviesa: Laredo’s First Olympian

July 8, 2024

In an interview with Karen Gaytán, co-director of "Traviesa: The Documentary," we explore the journey of Laredo's first Olympian, Jennifer…

Celebrating Pride: How Queer Craft Night Creates Community

June 28, 2024

Safe spaces in the RGV that aren’t centered around partying or drinking are often hard to find in the RGV.…

Battle of the Art Nights: McAllen vs Harlingen

June 10, 2024

In this installment of "Se Tenía Que Decir," we dive into a spirited debate, McAllen Art Walk vs Harlingen Art…

Quién Es Tu Gente:  Las Ceramic Artists del Valle

May 21, 2024

Meet the visionary artists behind Cactus Valley Art and Supply Company and Annebrije Pottery Studio, who are breaking barriers and…

Op-Ed: Celebrating Storytellers of the Rio Grande Valley

May 10, 2024

In a world where major news outlets paint the Rio Grande Valley in a negative light, local storytellers are collectively…

Overcast Recordings: An Inspirational Tale for RGV Musicians

April 26, 2024

From his roots in Brownsville, Krebs pursued his passion for music production, founding Overcast Recordings in Austin, TX. Krebs has…

Empowering Communities: Art & Activism in the RGV

April 11, 2024

Art is a powerful medium and can be used to aid activist movements, especially here in the RGV. Learn how…

Conversation with Author José Alaniz: How His Work Challenges Narratives that Stereotype the RGV

March 27, 2024

In “Puro Pinche True Fictions,” author José Alaniz challenges RGV stereotypes, reflecting on his upbringing as a second-generation Mexican-American. Alaniz…

Being Loud and Queer

March 22, 2024

Volume Cinco of Trucha’s queer advice column, Consejitos Con Santana, answers questions exploring gender exploration, coming out to family, and…

Crafting Community: How a Studio in Mission is Promoting Art Accessibility in the RGV

March 21, 2024

Texas ranks among the lowest states with art funding nationwide. This deficiency of accessible art spaces in the RGV is…

Consejitos Con Santana: Enamorados: Lover Girls, Gays, and Theys

February 28, 2024

Volume Cuatro of Trucha’s queer advice column, Consejitos Con Santana, answers questions from queer and gender-nonconforming people about falling in…

Unidad y Alegria; cdcb’s New Mural Celebrates Brownsville

February 8, 2024

cdcb’s newest mural celebrates the essence of life in Brownsville,TX! Created by artist Cecilia Sierra and other local artists, the…

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