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Gay in Lubbock: Activist collective rates Lubbock zero for gay equality, locals notice it better
Robertson calls survey 'completely bogus'
BLAKE URSCH | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock ain't what it used to be.
Gone are the days when patrons leaving the city's homosexual bars had to rush to their cars to avoid being jumped. Gone are the days when gay rights groups met in secret with blinds drawn and bodyguards at the door.
If you inquire members of the male lover community what it's prefer to live in Lubbock, many would say the city has gradually change into more accepting. But on paper, at least according to some, there's still work to do.
The Human Rights Campaign, a female homosexual, gay, bisexual and transsexual civil rights group, recently released rankings of 353 cities around the state in terms of LGBT equality. The cities, including 22 in Texas, were graded on a scale of zero to 100.
Lubbock scored zero.
"The community as a whole - the actual living citizens that make up the municipality of Lubbock - has come a long way and does not warrant this," said Tony Thornton, president of the Lubbock chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
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The HRC's Mun
What’s it like living in Lubbock? That’s a well-liked question for most of us in the LGBT+ community. We tend to answer that question in several ways: to communicate about our geography, politics, culture, and strength.
Sitting on the largest mesa in the United States, the Llano Estacado, you can feel like you are the only person on earth. Our big, exposed sky entrusts you to reach up and snatch it. The flat plains give you room to stretch and grow. The sun and wind can test you to your core. The extreme climate of a semi-arid desert can make nighttime constellations dance across the sky. On a sunny cloudless sky, a thunderstorm can drop down on you so quickly, exposing you to a full-on end-to-end rainbow that you are sure a pot of gold is over in Idalou. And don’t enable anyone tell you that we don’t get that much snow, cause the first time you let go down in a snowdrift you will know how much snow is too much snow in these parts.
The Lubbock LGBTQ+ History Project chronicles the history, identity, and personal narratives of our LGBTQ+ community. While we are using various collections across Lubbock and the State of Texas for our research, we want to hear from you, the people who have
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Lubbock, TX Highlights and Manual to LGBTQ+ Resources
Are you considering a move to the Lone Star State? If so, let me introduce you to one of Texas's hidden gems: Lubbock. Nestled in the heart of West Texas, Lubbock offers a one-of-a-kind blend of warm hospitality, vibrant culture, and endless opportunities. Whether you're drawn to its rich history, burgeoning arts scene, or thriving economy, there's something for everyone in the "Hub City."
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