By Mia Garcia, Staff Reporter A quiet reverence filled the space of La Casita on Nov. 20 as Toros marked the Transgender Day of Remembrance. The Queer Cultural Resource Center co-sponsored the commemoration. Gathered around small, colorful wooden altars, attendees read aloud the name of 29 transgender individuals who had been killed due to anti-transgender […]
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Book-making event invites Toros to share stories, challenge LGBTQ ban laws
By Jenna Birdwell, Staff Reporter In Majesty Allex’s story of “The Red Raccoon,” the title character goes on a journey of self-discovery about their identity. The story starts with a red panda who begins to question themself: “What if I want to be a raccoon and not a panda?” Even though “The Red Raccoon” is […]
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‘Las Doctoras’ podcast records live show on campus
By Brianna Vaca, Staff Reporter Christina Rose and Renee Lemus discovered they had a lot in common when they first met. Not only are they both mothers, but also scholars of women’s studies – Rose at CSUDH and Lemus at CSULA. So, of course, it was only natural that they would start a podcast together. […]
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Mariachis ring in LGBT History Month
By Mia Garcia, Staff Reporter The band Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Ángeles kicked off LGBT History Month on October 2 with a concert performance at the LaCorte Auditorium. The award-winning band – whose name in Spanish translates to “The Los Angeles Rainbow Mariachi” – is a unique ensemble that travels around the United States to […]