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Latest revision as of 22:39, 13 December 2020
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1997 -
Occupation
Activist
Description
Founder of the group Somos Familia, a group of families that are leaders in protecting the health and wellbeing of the Latino LGBTQ youth by counteracting negative messages through voices of support, and promoting dialogue to end family rejection and bullying and foster a culture of acceptance and love. Founder of the School-Based Initiative for Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center (LYRIC). Winner of the 2014 Raymond Shonholtz Visionary Peacemaker Award, given to an outstanding individual who has made or is making significant contributions to peacemaking, community building and/or anti-violence work.
See Also
- Outstanding LGBTQ Youths of 2014
- School Teachers, Researchers and Education Staff Who Identify as LGBTQ
