Radio QGLLU Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Cynthia Gonzalez traces how migration from El Salvador, childhood in South Central, and being outed as a queer young adult shape her into a writer and community builder. We connect cultural pride to real-world projects, from a children’s book about Fernando Llort to an all-ages LGBTQ celebration built around joy as resistance.  • leaving El Salvador during the civil war and landin...

Send us Fan Mail A child under the table, listening to elders swap stories about migrant camps and survival, grows up to ask a bigger question: who gets to author our history, and what shifts when we do? We sit down with documentary powerhouse Rick Perez to trace the thread from family lore to festival premieres, from Sundance boardrooms to borderlands studios, and from personal risk to collective...

Send us Fan Mail A nightclub saved lives. We revisit the story of Jewel Thais-Williams and Catch One, the Black lesbian-owned Los Angeles institution that transformed a dance floor into a command center for HIV/AIDS activism, mutual aid, and cross‑community solidarity. With guest Terry Garay—television producer turned organizer—we map the shift from public panic and Prop 64’s quarantine push to co...

Send us Fan Mail LA poet Vicky Vertiz shares her journey from Bell Gardens to literary acclaim, exploring how her queer Latinx identity has shaped award-winning poetry collections that center working-class immigrant experiences without translation or apology. Step into the vibrant world of queer Latine poetry with acclaimed Los Angeles writer Vicky Vertiz as she shares her remarkable journey from...

Send us Fan Mail "I was constantly made to feel broken, and I almost believed it. Then I realized – no, it's actually called genius, it's called intuition, it's called all these beautiful things that come with being an indigenous person, with being a woman." Josefina Lopez, the groundbreaking playwright behind "Real Women Have Curves," takes us on an exhilarating...

Send us Fan Mail A current exploration of housing rights and activism led by Elias Naranjo highlights urgent issues in community organizing. We discuss the complexities of gentrification, the struggles within the LGBTQIA community, and the importance of prioritizing self-care amidst activism. • Introduction to Radio Q GLLU and Elias Naranjo • Discussing the challenges of affordable housing in LA •...

Send us Fan Mail Amado Munoz shares his journey as a trans Chicano indigenous individual, blending artistry, culture, and activism through his platform, Ethical Punk. The episode explores the importance of community, identity reclamation, and the power of adornment in creating visibility for marginalized voices. • Discussion on how personal background shapes identity • Amado’s experience growing u...

Send us Fan Mail Patricia Zamorano, a first-generation Mexican-American queer lesbian Chicana playwright, joins us to share her compelling journey from the Aliso Village housing projects in Boyle Heights to becoming a celebrated voice in the arts. Her experiences with violence and homophobia have deeply influenced her storytelling, bringing to life characters and themes that resonate with audience...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a legendary nightclub closes its doors, but its spirit lives on in a groundbreaking musical? Join us as we uncover the heartfelt story behind "Arena: The Music-AL," a vibrant homage to the house music scene of the 1990s and the experiences of gay Latinos. Abel Alvarado, an openly gay Chicano playwright, takes us on a journey of self-discovery and commun...

Send us Fan Mail Experience the vibrant world of Latino theater as we sit down with the distinguished Sal Lopez, a founding member of the Latino Theater Company. Sal offers us a front-row seat to the upcoming 2024 Encuentro named Presente, revealing an exciting lineup of 19 days packed with 119 performances at the Los Angeles Theater Center. Imagine being part of an audience immersed in complete d...

Send us Fan Mail Mario J Novoa takes us on a captivating journey through his experience as a delegate at the Democratic Convention. Inspired by the need for greater Latino representation in Adelanto, California, Mario and his husband embarked on a path of political advocacy. Their dedication to the High Desert Progressive Democrats paved the way to earning delegate positions with the endorsement o...

Send us Fan Mail When Maria Garcia and her Rainbow Labs Youth Council students step into our studio, they bring stories of courage and the power of queer community that touch the heart. Their voices echo the strength found in unity as we uncover the transformative influence Rainbow Labs has had on LGBTQ youth in Los Angeles. These young trailblazers discuss the invaluable sense of family, safety,...

Send us Fan Mail As we peel back the layers of Ellie Perez 's remarkable life, her voice carries the warmth and wisdom that only come from a true champion of the LGBTQ community. From her modest beginnings in Pacoima to steering the ship at the LGBTQ Center in Long Beach, Ellie Perez 's tale weaves through the struggles of identity within a traditional religious family, to the liberating...

Send us Fan Mail Radio QGLLU - Vota 2024! Be an informed voter in 2024! Show Hosts and Producers include: Rita Gonzales Lydia Otero Eduardo Archuleta And Mario J. Novoa of Film Bliss Studios Support the show Welcome to the RADIO QGLLU podcast, the show that TAKES A DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT THE QUEER, GAY, AND LESBIAN LATINE COMMUNITY IS TALKING ABOUT. https://www.glluarchive.com/multimedia/radio-qgllu-...

Send us Fan Mail Radio QGLLU - Diana Diaz of The Queer Mercado and MexiChic Diana Diaz was born and raised in East Los Angeles, and she is the daughter of Mexican immigrants who introduced her to the world of street vending and apparel construction. These intersectionalities inspired her to create Mexichic Crafts, the first luxury leather brand from East Los Angeles. This fashionista activista pay...

Send us Fan Mail Radio QGLLU - Featuring Umi Hsu and Ángel Labarthe del Solar of the One Archives  March 2023 Show Hosts and Producers include: Rita Gonzales Lydia Otero Eduardo Archuleta And Mario J. Novoa, Film Bliss Studios Support the show Welcome to the RADIO QGLLU podcast, the show that TAKES A DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT THE QUEER, GAY, AND LESBIAN LATINE COMMUNITY IS TALKING ABOUT. Radio GLLU bega...

Send us Fan Mail Radio QGLLU - Author Lydia Otero "L.A. Interchanges" https://www.lydiaotero.com/ Show Hosts and Producers include: Rita Gonzales Lydia Otero Eduardo Archuleta And Mario J. Novoa, Film Bliss Studios Support the show Welcome to the RADIO QGLLU podcast, the show that TAKES A DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT THE QUEER, GAY, AND LESBIAN LATINE COMMUNITY IS TALKING ABOUT. Radio GLLU began...

Send us Fan Mail Radio QGLLU - Unidad PBS Documentary featuring Dir. Gregorio Davila and Exec. Pro. Roland Palencia Unidad UNIDAD on PBS "In today's episode, we're talking about UNIDAD: GAY & LESBIAN LATINOS UNIDOS a DOCUMENTARY FILM that debuts on PBS starting June 1, 2023. Unidad is a powerful and inspiring film that tells the story of the Los Angeles organization Gay & Le...

Send us Fan Mail Radio QGLLU - Cain Andrade from Mi Centro in Boyle Heights L.A. LGBT Center - Mi Centro Show Hosts and Producers include: Rita Gonzales Lydia Otero Eduardo Archuleta And Mario J. Novoa Support the show Welcome to the RADIO QGLLU podcast, the show that TAKES A DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT THE QUEER, GAY, AND LESBIAN LATINE COMMUNITY IS TALKING ABOUT. Radio GLLU began in 1986, and now in its...

Send us Fan Mail Radio QGLLU - Paloma Esparza Rabinov - Disco De La Raza - A Chicano Story Documentary Show Hosts and Producers include: Rita Gonzales Lydia Otero Eduardo Archuleta And Mario J. Novoa Support the show Welcome to the RADIO QGLLU podcast, the show that TAKES A DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT THE QUEER, GAY, AND LESBIAN LATINE COMMUNITY IS TALKING ABOUT. Radio GLLU began in 1986, and now in its c...

Send us Fan Mail Radio QGLLU - GLLU President David Gonzales Show Hosts and Producers include: Rita Gonzales Lydia Otero Eduardo Archuleta And Mario J. Novoa Support the show Welcome to the RADIO QGLLU podcast, the show that TAKES A DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT THE QUEER, GAY, AND LESBIAN LATINE COMMUNITY IS TALKING ABOUT. Radio GLLU began in 1986, and now in its continued iteration, features dynamic stori...

Send us Fan Mail Radio QGLLU - The Community Show Hosts and Producers include: Rita Gonzales Lydia Otero Eduardo Archuleta And Mario J. Novoa Support the show Welcome to the RADIO QGLLU podcast, the show that TAKES A DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT THE QUEER, GAY, AND LESBIAN LATINE COMMUNITY IS TALKING ABOUT. Radio GLLU began in 1986, and now in its continued iteration, features dynamic stories from Californ...

Send us Fan Mail Out Agenda from KPFK, Radio QGLLU segment covering Gay & Lesbian Latinos Unidos (GLLU) and the new GLLU Archive https://www.glluarchive.com/ In today's episode, we're talking about THE FOUNDING Gay & Lesbian Latinos Unidos Archives. We'll discuss why the organizers, Maria Garcia and Elias Naranjo were interested in documenting the GLLU story. We begin with M...

Send us Fan Mail Radio QGLLU - The History of Bienestar April 2023 Show Hosts and Producers include: Rita Gonzales Lydia Otero Eduardo Archuleta And Mario J. Novoa Support the show Welcome to the RADIO QGLLU podcast, the show that TAKES A DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT THE QUEER, GAY, AND LESBIAN LATINE COMMUNITY IS TALKING ABOUT. Radio GLLU began in 1986, and now in its continued iteration, features dynamic...