The Jesse Garcia Show
Listen to the Queer Brown Experience at your half-hour home for politics, culture and art.
Get ready for some awesome storytelling and history, from a LGBTQ+ Latino point of view.
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Episode 123: Meet the Top Latino at the Human Rights Campaign Orlando Gonzales
Longtime Queer Activist Orlando Gonzales talks about his new role at the Human Rights Campaign, his past activism in Florida, and how his experience with Spanish language media made him a stronger communicator for the movement. Listen now.
Episode 124: Jorge Valencia and the Point Foundation Help the Next LGBTQ Generation Thrive
Helping the next LGBTQ generation thrive in post-secondary education is the focus of The Point Foundation and its CEO Jorge Valencia. Hear about the work that goes into America’s largest Queer scholarship. Listen now.
Episode 125: Dr. Wilfred Labiosa Chronicles the Cuban LGBT Movement in His New Book
Community leader Dr. Wilfred Labiosa offers a comprehensive chronology of the LGBT rights movement in Cuba, highlighting the significant milestones, setbacks and tribulations in his new book. Listen now.
Episode 126 Bringing Equality to Every Texas Town, Meet Robert Salcido Jr. of Texas Pride Impact Funds
Longtime community organizer Robert Salcido Jr has worked hard to bring equality to the Alamo City and now is taking his fight statewide by bringing resources to queer communities both large and small throughout Texas. Listen now.
Episode 127 DNC Delegate Diego Miguel Sanchez Is Ready to Make History
Democratic Party Activist Diego Miguel Sanchez will walk us through his role at the Democratic National Convention, his thoughts about this election, and how a Harris Presidential Administration will benefit LGBTQ people. Listen now.
Episode 128 Dr. Joshua DeSilva Talks About the Importance of Mental Health in Our Community
Queer Latinx Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at George Washington University Dr. Joshua DeSilva talks about the importance about mental health and how to seek help. Listen now.
Episode 129 Yesenia Alvarado Henninger of Q Street Protects LGBTQ Rights on Capitol Hill
Q Street President Yesenia Alvarado Henninger talks about her professional association dedicated to LGBTQ lobbyists and public policy advocates that works to ensure queer rights are protected and advanced on Capitol Hill. Listen now.
Episode 130 Latino Victory’s Winter Snitz-Meza Discusses the 2024 Vote and Future Latino Candidates
Latino Victory’s National Political Director Winter Snitz-Meza talks about his organization’s focus on voter turnout in swing states and how the organization is preparing the next generation of Latino elected officials. Listen now.
Episode 131 Civil Rights Advocate Josie Caballero Takes on Anti-Trans Bigotry at the Ballot Box
Advocates for Trans Equality’s Josie Caballero builds coalitions, develops policy and advocates to enhance the visibility and understanding of transgender issues at the nation's top Trans organization. Listen now.