Gay and Lesbian Latinos Unidos Archive
Gay and Lesbian Latinos Unidos Archive
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Gay and Lesbian Latinos Unidos (GLLU) was founded in 1981, only a dozen years after the Stonewall rebellion and only a few years before the HIV/AIDS pandemic began to ravage LGBTQ communities.
GLLU was one of the first Queer Latine organization in the greater Los Angeles area. This website chronicles events surrounding GLLU at a pivotal time in the history of LGBTQ equality, women’s rights, and civil rights movements that shaped the destinies of GLLU’s communities for decades to come.
The RADIO QGLLU podcast is the show that TAKES A DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT THE QUEER, GAY, AND LESBIAN LATINE COMMUNITY IS TALKING ABOUT. RADIO QGLLU, fearlessly plunges into the vibrant and diverse world of the Queer community in Los Angeles, Southern California, and beyond.
Show Hosts and Producers include:
Rita Gonzales
Lydia Otero
Eduardo Archuleta
And Mario J. Novoa, Film Bliss Studios
RADIO QGLLU
RADIO QGLLU
🎙️ Welcome to the RADIO QGLLU Podcast! 🌟
Join us as we carry forward the legacy of GLLU's groundbreaking Radio GLLU program, which first hit the airwaves in 1986. For decades, this trailblazing show has amplified the voices and stories of the Queer, Gay, and Lesbian Latinx community, sparking meaningful conversations and fostering unity.
Now, in its modern podcast form, RADIO QGLLU continues to celebrate our vibrant culture, explore pressing issues, and shine a spotlight on the narratives that shape our lives. Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the journey, we’re thrilled to have you here.
Tune in, connect, and be part of our evolving story. This is RADIO QGLLU — where our history inspires the conversations of today and tomorrow. 🌈🎧
UNIDAD Documentary FILM SCREENING | 02.22.2025
UNIDAD Documentary FILM SCREENING | 02.22.2025
RISING COMMUNITIES, SOUTH L.A. DECIDES, and 1ST LA Best Start-Region 2, and Bienestar present an
UNIDAD Documentary
FILM SCREENING.
Join us for a special screening of "Unidad: Gay & Lesbian Latinos Unidos", a powerful documentary on the history and activism of LGBTQ+ Latinos in LA. Don't miss this inspiring film and discussion at Bienestar.
See you there!
3PM- 5:30PM
SCAN CODE TO RSVP- LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE
02.22.2025
130 W. MANCHESTER AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1234175525219?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://mariojnovoa.wixsite.com/my-site
GLLU Chronology at a Glance
GLLU Chronology at a Glance
Chronological Timeline of Gay and Lesbian Latinos Unidos (GLLU):
1981 – Gay and Lesbian Latinos Unidos (GLLU) is founded in Los Angeles, California, as a grassroots organization focused on advocating for the rights and visibility of LGBTQ+ Latinos.
1980s – GLLU becomes one of the leading Latino LGBTQ+ organizations in the U.S., hosting cultural and political events, engaging in AIDS activism, and fostering community-building efforts.
1987 – GLLU plays a role in organizing the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, advocating for LGBTQ+ Latino issues on a national stage.
1990s – The organization expands its influence, participating in policy advocacy, supporting LGBTQ+ Latino artists, and collaborating with other civil rights groups.
1999 – GLLU disbands due to internal challenges and shifts in the broader LGBTQ+ movement, but its legacy continues through other Latino LGBTQ+ organizations inspired by its work.
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