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HTLA: Finding Queer Joy And Community
Drag queen Valentina, on left, and Latinx entertainer Ms. Benny, on right talk about their careers and their identities at the LA LGBT Center’s Queerceañera event.
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Topline:
While LGBTQ rights continue being threatened, holding on to queer joy becomes crucial for well-being. LAist reporter Caitlin Hernandez and How To LA host Brian De Los Santos are sharing sites for community gathering and stories of queer joy.
Why it matters: This year, we’ve seen the fatal shooting of an LGBTQ ally , and fights breaking out at protests in the San Fernando Valley and Glendale over queer inclusionary curriculum. That’s why these moments of joy and community are so essential for one’s mental and emotional well being.
The backstory: Los Angeles is often seen as a bastion for queer rights , and has a historic place in early pride protests. That sense of community isn’t going away.
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