pride month Archives

10 Latinx LGBTQIA+ Characters Currently on TV

Nicole YoungJune 21, 2022June 21, 2022

by Nicole YoungJune 21, 2022June 21, 202206669

The entertainment industry has seemingly finally come to the realization that people want to see shows and stories that reflect their everyday lives and experiences. LGBTQIA+ characters and storylines have been around for decades on TV but they were few...

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How I Found My Pride as a Queer Brown Latina

Sofía AguilarJune 14, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJune 14, 202202268

Despite what the colorful rainbows and flag-waving during Pride Month may imply, being gay isn’t easy. I’ve seen folks being shunned from their families, risking relationships, hiding their identities in certain contexts and spaces—and it gets even more complicated when...

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10 Products from LGBTQIA+ Latinx Companies You Need

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 10, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 10, 202203145

While Pride Month makes it “trendy” to support LGBTQIA+ companies, it’s important to show that support all year long. It brings us joy to see that beautiful rainbow flag splashed everywhere during the month of June and the rest of the...

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‘Love, Victor’ Star Isabella Ferreira Talks Queer Latina Rep in Hollywood & New Movie ‘Crush’

Sofía AguilarJune 3, 2022June 6, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJune 3, 2022June 6, 202203141

Rising star and Latina actress Isabella Ferreira is a beacon of light for other young Latinas looking to see themselves represented on-screen. The actress, who is of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent, first made her mark on the industry with...

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Afro-Boricua Author Jaquira Díaz Talks Queerness, Pride and Representation

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 29, 2021June 29, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 29, 2021June 29, 202104476

It’s been a busy couple of years for Puerto Rican author Jaquira Díaz since publishing her critically acclaimed memoir Ordinary Girls in 2019. She’s gotten married, lived through a pandemic, continued work on her first novel and embarked on several...

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10 Must-Read Books Centered on the Queer Latinx Experience

Virginia IsaadJune 29, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJune 29, 202109926

As we reach the last few days of pride month, we can’t help but think of the talented Latinx writers paving the way for the queer Latinx experience in literature. From poetry to fiction to memoirs, there are several important...

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Latinx Entrepreneurs to Know and Support During Pride Month

Nicole YoungJune 17, 2021

by Nicole YoungJune 17, 202105208

Pride month is in full effect and there are many ways to support the LGBTQ community, not only this month but all year round. Not only are members of the LGBTQ community standing up for what they believe in by...

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8 LGBTQ Latinx Movies to Watch This Pride Month

Nicole YoungJune 9, 2021June 11, 2021

by Nicole YoungJune 9, 2021June 11, 202107829

The LGBTQ community has faced prejudice and violence for many years and although it continues to improve in the United States, places like Latin America still look down upon people in this community. Latin American films have represented these issues...

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Latinx LGBTQIA Icons We Should All Know

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 17, 2020March 8, 2021

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 17, 2020March 8, 2021016014

June is Pride Month, and while we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ brothers and sisters on the regular, this is a special time to rightfully put the focus on this amazing community, and culture. Within the community, there are people who have...

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Jennicet Gutiérrez is Fighting for the Trans Undocumented Community

Yvette MontoyaJune 17, 2019August 5, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaJune 17, 2019August 5, 202003462

“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” — Albert Einstein It’s been four years since transgender activist, Jennicet Gutiérrez interrupted Obama’s presidential Pride month...

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7 Children’s Books to Read During Pride Month

Priscilla BlossomJune 16, 2019August 5, 2020

by Priscilla BlossomJune 16, 2019August 5, 202002605

Someone recently asked me how I celebrate Pride Month as a queer woman, and at first, I wasn’t sure. I love seeing my city filled with even more rainbows and glitter than usual (I already live in a gayborhood), but...

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10 Books With LGBTQ Characters for Kids Celebrating Pride Month

Common Sense MediaJune 21, 2018September 29, 2020

by Common Sense MediaJune 21, 2018September 29, 202011751

Looking for a way to celebrate and honor Pride Month with your young kid? From books with main characters who are LGBTQ or still figuring out their sexual orientations to stories of straight kids or teens with gay friends or...