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Four Years Later, and We Still Remember

Four Years Later, and We Still Remember

Four years have passed since that terrible night on June 12th where forty-nine innocent and beloved lives were taken from this world. Forty-nine dreams stolen. Forty-nine hopes robbed. Forty-nine families forever changed. We hold our forty-nine angels close to our hearts now, and always. We hold those who survived that horrific night close to our hearts and send them love, light, and courage as they continue their journey to heal from this terrible tragedy. Today we say your

On June 11, We Took Action

Two Years.

#HONORTHEMWITHACTION

#HONORTHEMWITHACTION

612 days passed between Pulse and Parkland while FL Governor Rick Scott did nothing to reduce gun violence. His promise to take executive action to protect LGBTQ+ state workers from discrimination was broken and mental health funding for Central Florida was slashed. Two years later, we partner with amazing organizations to renew our calls to #HonorThemWithAction through advocacy and political activism to ensure all communities, including the most marginalized, are kept safe f

18 Months; 18 Reflections

18 Months; 18 Reflections

December 12, 2017 marks the 18 months since the Pulse Nightclub Tragedy shook the Orlando community and the world. The incredibly compassionate staff of Proyecto Somos Orlando have collected the stories of 18 community advocates who represent the various sectors impacted by the violence that have made a commitment to advancing the equity and justice of the communities most deeply and directly impacted. In their 18 Months; 18 Reflections Project they asked these community advo

Giving Queer Latinx People a Safe Place to Go After the Orlando Massacre

Giving Queer Latinx People a Safe Place to Go After the Orlando Massacre

Source Author: Carla Javier Photo Credit: David Goldman/AP Originally Posted on: fusion.com StartFragment It has been one year since the horrific shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Forty-nine people were massacred. The murders took place on the club’s Latin night. Most of the victims were young, queer, and Latinx. But Orlando resident Christopher Cuevas won’t call today the “anniversary” of the tragedy because, he says, anniversaries are things you celebrate. “Here w

Thank You for Your Service, Joél Morales!

LGBTQ+ Panel with Immigrant Youth in Apopka, FL

LGBTQ+ Panel with Immigrant Youth in Apopka, FL

Executive Director of QLatinx Christopher Cuevas was invited to speak on an panel alongside the Director of Proyecto Somos Orlando, Ricardo Negron, and the Immersion Coordinator of the Hope CommUnity Center, Christopher Furino, by the incredible leaders of the Sin Fronteras Youth Group about LGBTQ+ issues and how to create safe and supportive spaces at home and in their community for LGBTQ+ Latinx youth. We were inspired by the collective wisdom and powerful stories that were

Líderes de LGBTQ Latinx decepcionados por la decisión de Univisión de mostrar series explotadoras de

Líderes de LGBTQ Latinx decepcionados por la decisión de Univisión de mostrar series explotadoras de

-English- Attention: Isaac Lee, Chief Content Officer Univision Communications 5999 Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045 Estimado Sr. Lee, Recientemente Univisión lanzó unos cortos por televisión que representa una reconstrucción del disparo de la tragedia en Pulse con un plan de mostrar la versión completa de este programa como parte de su serie de “Crónicas de Sábado’. La reconstrucción es de la tragedia de Pulse que ocurrió el 12 de Junio en nuestra ciudad de Orlando, F

Orlando's LGBTQ Latinx Leaders Disappointed in Univision’s Decision to Air Exploitative Pulse Se

Orlando's LGBTQ Latinx Leaders Disappointed in Univision’s Decision to Air Exploitative Pulse Se

-En Español- Attention: Isaac Lee, Chief Content Officer Univision Communications 5999 Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045 Dear Mr. Lee, Recently Univision released a trailer depicting a reenactment of the Pulse shooting that took place on June 12th in our home of Orlando, FL and claimed the lives of 49 innocent members of our community and left countless more emotionally scarred as a result, with a plan to air the full version of this program as part of their “Crónicas

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