Tag: latinx

  • Angel | Philadelphia, PA

    Angel | Philadelphia, PA

    “faggot”, he said as he walks past me. he followed up with, “he’s just so gay.” then he was gone. i looked back with my mouth hanging open in utter disbelief. I was walking in the LGBT neighborhood of philly (the part we lovingly call “gayborhood”). this was a few…

  • Fernando | Philadelphia, PA

    Fernando | Philadelphia, PA

    I moved from Chicago to Philadelphia with not much more than could fit into a small SUV and with no real idea of what the future would hold. In that time I’ve become a far different person and have found a new home with an amazing career, made some great…

  • Ivan | Los Angeles, CA

    Ivan | Los Angeles, CA

    Ivan: I have been homeless for two years and even then I still don’t identify as homeless. It’s just this label that’s given by society for scholarship purposes and for the “poor boo-hoo dreamer” purposes. I do have a home. Cali is my home. I can go to San Diego, San…

  • Jose | Philadelphia, PA

    Jose | Philadelphia, PA

    I came to the states from Peru with my mother and my sister when I was 4 years old. I think the first film I saw was the “Rocky” film and it stuck out to me because it was shot in Philly. Then I saw “Philadelphia” being filmed in Philadelphia.…

  • Happy Father’s Day!

    Happy Father’s Day!

    happy father’s day to all varones. those who are raising and nurturing. those who are guiding and leading. those who are passing along family traditions while expanding what our familia looks like. we celebrate and salute you on this day.  ¡feliz día de los padres! karlos & david with their…