LGBTQ+ History Month Edition — 3rd Thursday Breakfast

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🎤 FEATURED SPEAKER

We are thrilled to welcome Larry Bagneris back to Houston as our featured speaker for LGBTQ+ History Month. He is the founder of Pride Houston 365, Houston's LGBTQ+ Pride Parade, and an early activist in the city. Larry will share his remarkable story with us.  

About Larry A native New Orleanian, Larry Bagneris began his civil rights activism as a student at St. Augustine High School. He graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana and moved to Houston, Texas, where he was a two-term president of the city’s Gay Political Caucus, chairperson of Gay Pride week, and, in 1979, founder of Houston’s Gay Pride parade. Bagneris returned to New Orleans in the 1990s and became a lobbyist for the NO/AIDS Task Force. He served four mayoral administrations as executive director of New Orleans’s Human Relations Commission. In 2018 he retired to write his memoir, Call Me Larry: A Creole Man’s Triumph over Racism and Homophobia, published in 2025 by the Historic New Orleans Collection.

Larry's book, Call Me Larry: A Creole Man’s Triumph over Racism and Homophobia, will be on hand for purchase.

LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH

The Banner Project

Attendees will have an opportunity to check out some of the mini LGBTQ+ History banners that are part of The Banner Project. This project debuted at the 2014 Creating Change Conference in Houston with banners highlighting 27 LGBTQ+ events and people across 11 decades of history. Since then, it has grown to 50 banners and serves as a traveling exhibit offering a snapshot of Houston’s LGBTQ history.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR

Thank you to our generous sponsor, Montrose Eye Care. We appreciate Dr. Paul Lovero's longtime support of the Chamber.

About Our Sponsor

Montrose Eye Care is a progressive and inclusive optometry practice in Houston, Texas, that proudly serves the LGBTQ+ community along with patients of all backgrounds. Nestled in the heart of the Montrose neighborhood, Montrose Eye Care is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate eye care in a welcoming and supportive environment.

As an inclusive practice in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston, Montrose Eye Care fosters an open, welcoming environment for all patients, including the LGBTQ+ community. Every treatment plan is personalized, ensuring that all patients feel seen, heard, and respected.

👉 Learn more at www.montroseeyecarehtx.com.

🎟️ SECURE YOUR SPOT

💡 These breakfasts fill up fast - don't wait to register!

Chamber Members - Early Bird: $20 | Regular: $25 | On-site: $30
LAMBDA NextGen Members - $25
Guests - Early Bird: $25 | Regular: $30 | On-site: $35

📇 Bring plenty of business cards (not required)!

Online registration closes at noon on Wednesday, October 14

Secure your early bird registration by October 7!

✨ FEATURED MEMBER SHOWCASE

We're proud to spotlight the following Chamber members at this month's breakfast. Be sure to stop by their tables and learn more!

👉 Interested in hosting a Featured Member Table? Complete the Featured Member Sponsor form to reserve your space.

🎁 THANK YOU TO OUR DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS THIS MONTH!

   

👉 If you're interested in providing a door prize for a Chamber event, please complete the Door Prize Sponsor Interest Form.

SPONSOR A 3RD THURSDAY BREAKFAST

Secure your date for 2027. These sponsorships book up fast!

Get your business or organization in front of 125–150+ attendees at one of the Chamber’s most popular events.

🌈 Secure your sponsorship today - it’s a win-win-win—for your brand, the Chamber, and the LGBTQ+ community.

       

Special thanks to Cadillac Bar for hosting the 3rd Thursday Breakfast!

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