En Esos Tiempos is a podcast hosted by Somos Familia Board Member Pau Lagarde and his parents Leo & Susy that covers various historical topics and events related to LGBTQ issues, race, ethnicity, the intersection of identities, culture, family, and more – How old times were and what new times are like. “Astrology has become […]
Vea esta página en/See this page in: Español The hosts: Pau and his parents, Leo and Susy. The podcast En Esos Tiempos is part of Somos Familia’s programming. Somos Familia focuses on supporting LGBTQ Latinx people and their families. For more information and to support the work of Somos Familia, subscribe to this podcast […]
Tomorrow is Trans Day of Visibility – TDOV! Join us in creating a wave of love for the trans community. Share this video, mention out trans people that inspire you in the comments, and/or create your own video appreciating trans people that inspire you and use the hashtag #TDOVinspira.
This month we mark a year of quarantine isolation and celebrate Women’s History Month. We reaffirm that we are a community united by the vision of creating a just world that embraces people of all genders and sexual orientations. To achieve that goal we know that we have to condemn violence, racism, white supremacy, and […]
Every Saturday on Facebook Live we have programming to help us through this difficult time during the pandemic. We have talked about caring for our faces and bodies and about mental health. We have painted together and learned about plant care. We have celebrated Mothers’ Day and Pride. Join us this Saturday at 3PM PT […]
Dear Community, This week has brought us many highs and lows. How are you feeling? On a high note, just yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled that the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program will remain in effect, protecting 800,000 recipients – including 60,000 who identify as LGBTQ+. We are so happy that our DACA […]
Dear Community, We are thinking of each of you during these difficult times. We are feeling the weight of all that is happening in our families, communities, and around the country. You may feel angry, sad, scared, and outraged by the compounded situations we are facing. This is a time for us to stand together […]
Somos Familia always strives to build leadership and to support Latinx families and communities so that people of all genders and sexual orientations can prosper and continue to thrive. With COVID-19 disproportionately impacting Latinx and LGTBQI+ communities, Somos Familia wants to strengthen our reach and support to our communities now more than ever. That is […]
Hola Familia! How are you? We are thinking of you all during these unprecedented times. We are here. Reach out and we will do our best to connect you with support and resources. We created a list of frequently asked questions in Spanish about getting resources and support. Many of us are feeling scared, overwhelmed, […]
By Nancy A. Ángel-Hurtado Originally published on: Family Equality My parents and I immigrated from Mexico to seek the American Dream in the 1980s. Through my parents’ hard work and determination, we navigated a new neighborhood and a language barrier that made us feel less than and unwelcomed, eventually building a life away from our […]
