During Pride Month, the article highlights Julie Mabry, owner of Pearl Bar and Side Peace Sports Bar in Houston. Mabry, inspired by her sister's struggles with identity in the LGBTQ+ space, aimed to create welcoming environments for individuals to connect and feel accepted. Pearl Bar, opened in 2013, focuses on fostering community ties, while Side Peace Sports, established this year, emphasizes women's sports. Mabry's establishments serve as vital safe havens for marginalized groups within the LGBTQ+ community, addressing the need for inclusivity and representation in social spaces.
I opened Pearl because when I was about sixteen, my sister, who is also gay, she had a lot of hardships. I don't think it was so much the coming out...
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