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.
TV 8 Programming
Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll
Friday, June 2 – 8pm
For the Love of Friends
Tuesday, June 13 – 10pm
Finding Your Roots: Forgotten Journeys
Tuesday, June 20 – 7pm
Prideland
Tuesday, June 20 – 8pm
Independent Lens: Mama Bears
Tuesday, June 20 – 9pm
Pacific Heartbeat – Born This Way: Awa’s Story and the Rogers
Tuesday, June 20 – 10pm
American Experience: Casa Susanna
Tuesday, June 27 – 8pm
The Committee
Tuesday, June 27 – 11pm
For the Love of Friends
Friday, June 30 – 10pm
Penny: Champion of the Marginalized
Friday, June 30 – 11:30pm
Please see our TV 8 Programming Guide for additional airings of select programs.
Radio Programming
Podcast Playlist: Celebrating Pride Month!
Sunday, June 4 – 10pm
Live Wire Pride Special
Sunday, June 11 – 10pm
I SEE U with Eddie Robinson with special guest: White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
Saturday, June 24 – 1pm
Ear Hustle Pride Month Special
Sunday, June 25 – 10pm
Please see our News 88.7 Programming Guide for additional airings of select programs.