The Jesse Garcia Show

Latinx and LGBTQ homeless youth are turning to Washington DC's Latin American Youth Center for assistance, and Program Manager Angela Gonzalez is working hard to find them homes and ways to reconnect them with their families.

Episode 19 Raffi Freedman-Gurspan from the National Center For Transgender Equality by Jesse Garcia

Gay Latino Jack Harrison Quintana leads the social justice arm of Grindr, the world’s largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. We talk about how the app connects communities differently throughout the world and how he uses Grindr’s technology to promote sexual health and social justice.

Iraq War Veteran Gina Ortiz Jones talks about her Congressional run, the needs of her future district which makes up 40 percent of the U.S/Mexico border, and the history she'll make being the first LGBT woman of color elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Jazmin Garcia from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute talks about opening doors to Latinx students seeking opportunities to work in our nation's capital.

Queer Brown Voices: DC Gay Legend and Latino GLBT History Project Founder Jose Gutierrez talks about his work as a public health worker during the AIDS crisis, his advocacy for the LGBT Latinx community, and being an LGBT Historian in his silver years.

NALEO President Pauline Medrano talks about empowering the next generation of Latino leaders, preparing the community for the 2020 Census, and running for political office.

Learn about the pill that prevents HIV infection. Luis Felipe Cebas of Whitman Walker Clinic talks about Pre-exposure prophylaxis a.k.a PrEP.

Openly-Gay Dallas City Councilman Omar Narvaez talks about presiding over a Latino district, taking the leap from activist to politician, and the changing face of Texas politics.

Gays Against Guns’ Aaron Overman visits the podcast to talk about the LGBTQ community’s direct action response to gun violence.

Political Analyst Nathan Gonzales discusses the 2018 elections, what analysts got wrong in 2016, and the 2020 Latino candidate he calls "refreshing."

This week’s podcast features Ranald Woodaman, the Exhibitions and Public Programs Director at the Smithsonian Latino Center. He talks about upcoming programs, history of the center, and museum recommendations for your DC trip this summer!

Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas visits the podcast to talk about building Latina power to guarantee the fundamental human right to reproductive health, dignity and justice.

Washington DC's Shadow U.S. Representative Franklin Garcia talks about the need for DC statehood. Are you ready for the 51st State of New Columbia?

National Association of Hispanic Journalists Executive Director Alberto Mendoza visits the podcast to discuss the lack of Hispanic reporters in our nation's newsrooms, the concerns of Hispanic Journalists, and Honor41.org, a nonprofit he launched to recognize LGBTQ Hispanic role models.

Meet the Diva that rules 35,000 feet up in the sky: Alejandro Contreras. Ale talks about being a flight attendant, battling homophobia, bad passenger habits, and that pesky turbulence. Learn about a career that will see tremendous growth in the next decade. Are you ready for adventure? Buckle up!

DC Community Leader Alexa Rodriguez visits the podcast to talk about the 2018 Creating Change Conference. She will also share her journey as an HIV+ Transgender Immigrant working for equality.

Episode 3 El Movimiento spotlights the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the oldest and largest Hispanic civil rights organization in the United States. The group's chief executive officer, Brent Wilkes, talks about the 2018 agenda and issues important to Latino families.

Rising political star Daniel Hernandez Jr. talks about seeking office, the importance of family, and advocating for gun violence prevention.

Learn about the history of tamales, family traditions, and how Gay Latinos in D.C. came up with a Tamalada to save the day.

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