Gay and Lesbian Latinos Unidos Archive

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

🎙️ 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. 🌈🎧