Tag: LGBTQ
Another Epidemic in Puerto Rico: Violence Against the LGBTQ+ Community Increases
While the world's attention is fixed on the coronavirus crisis, often-marginalized communities continue to face silent battles.
In Puerto Rico, the bodies of two transgender...
How the Coronavirus Pandemic Has Affected Sex Workers in Mexico City
Much has been said during the COVID-19 pandemic about unemployment, about the millions of workers forced to take to the streets to support their...
Remembering Lorena Borjas, Trans Latina Activist Who Died From COVID-19
The Latinx community in the United States has lost one of the most important voices in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
Lorena Borjas, immigrant activist,...
Trans Justice Now: Violent Murder of Alexa Negrón Luciano Draws Outrage...
Alexa Negrón Luciano was a homeless transgender woman killed in cold blood in Puerto Rico. A probable hate crime said the island’s governor —...
What the Death of Camila María Concepción Tells Us About the...
She was 28 years old and was the assistant writer on one of the most important shows on Netflix when it comes to representation...
How to Be Latino Enough: Embracing Your Unique Latinx Identity
While Cher once proclaimed she was strong enough, it’s alright to admit we may not feel Latinx enough at times, especially in the eyes...
Airbnb is Recognized as One of the Best Workplaces for the...
The largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer civil rights organization takes into account criteria such as non-discrimination policies, employment benefits, demonstrated organizational...
‘They’ Was the Word of The Year in 2019 — But...
One of the most common situations for members of the LGBTQ community is to be questioned by children and adults alike who have something...
Transgender Talent on Display in King Ester, Issa Rae’s Color Creative...
King Ester is Issa Rae’s latest Color Creative show. King Ester tells the story of transgender woman Ester Pappion who is trying to become...
The Rising Scourge of HIV Among Young, Latino Men
The federal government has committed to an initiative it’s calling Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America, which is designed to slash new...