Queer Onda El Paso

08/17/2024

In our latest podcast episode, we discuss the unique challenges LGBTQ+ immigrants face while seeking asylum in the US. Often a dangerous and violent journey, once they get to our borders they are faced with harsh conditions and in some cases, cruel prejudice. We talk to two advocates who help to provide light at the end of their tunnel. Marisa Limón Garza Listen at: www.queeronda.com

08/17/2024

Help support a great cause at a great place!

08/17/2024

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I looked up the word ‘yellow’ the other day.

I found so many shades of yellow that they had been distinguished by words like
gold
honey
daffodil.

I found words like fire and sand and champagne and lemon and sunbeam and I even found a song.

Now imagine someone telling yellow that it’s ‘just yellow’.

When yellow is a sunbeam and a daffodil and fire.
When yellow is a song.

Without yellow, we couldn’t make orange and we couldn’t create green and our world would be far less colourful because of it.

Yellow’s true colours are not limited to one thing.
And neither are yours.

Some days you are dark and fiery and intense.

Some days you are rich and bright and vibrant.

Some days you are buttercups and dandelions and some days you are champagne and a song.

And without you, someone’s life would be far less bright and far less beautiful.

You are you as
yellow is yellow.

And the world needs you.

Because, no matter what you think, you are not ‘just you’.

You are so much more.

💛💛💛

Becky Hemsley 2023
Beautiful artwork by Akira Design House (via Etsy)

'True Colours' is from from my fourth collection ‘Letters from Life' and is also on my website as a free downloadable print.

08/16/2024

With 195 publicly LGBTQ athletes competing at would currently be in 8th place on the medal table.
That’s ahead of every country that criminalises homosexuality.
Data:

08/15/2024

08/14/2024

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 Our Family of Transfolk Support Group is going Hybrid!

Join us via Zoom on the 1st Thursday of each month and now in person on the 4th Thursday at The Center (2714 Wyoming)! 🏳️‍⚧️ Both groups meet from 7 PM to 8:30 PM.

Want more info? Message [email protected]. Next in-person meeting: August 22nd. See you there! 🌈

08/12/2024

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/minnesota-trans-refuge-tim-walz_n_66ba51c1e4b0eabd2393ca01

"To him, trans people are just people and trans children are just children,” said one mother.

08/12/2024

Around the country, LGBTQ+ people are showing up to mobilize and organize to elect VP Harris and Gov. Walz and people are taking note.

Check out the Los Angeles Times' front page story on how LGBTQ+ voters are gearing up for November: https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2024-08-08/election-harris-lgbtq-people-trump

08/11/2024

Amen! 🙌🙏

08/10/2024

Thank you everyone who have been dropping off school supplies at our drop off locations!

Don’t forget about our close out party with our 2024 Pride Royalty at Epic Bar and Nightclub on August 16, 2024! We will be accepting monetary donations at the door or actual school supplies! Thank you El Paso for all your support as we close out the 2023/2024 El Paso Sun City Pride season! We couldn’t do any of this without our amazing community partners! See you all on the 16th.

08/10/2024

Reminder: Ally is a verb. Being an ally means actively learning, advocating, and speaking up for your LGBTQ+ loved ones.
To start or continue being an ally, check out our resources at pflag.org/find-resources/. 🫶🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

08/07/2024

🎙️ Don't Miss This month's episode of Q***r Onda El Paso. Listen now at www.Q***rOnda.com.

We speak to Dr. Toni Ramirez about the services the new Fernandez clinic in northeast El Paso offers from general medicine to gender affirming care.

View the grand opening ceremony of Project Vida's new state-of-the-art medical facility! 🏥✨

Don't miss out on this inspiring episode! 🎧💚 Check it out now and share your thoughts below.

08/06/2024

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