Posts by Alan Pelaez Lopez
17 Trans-of-Color Leaders Resisting, Inspiring, and Keeping it Real in 2017
Trans, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people have not been centered in the LGBTQIA+ movement. The LGBTQIA+ movement that we witness in television, print media, and in the law is predominantly a white, gay, and masculine movement. However, when one looks behind the scenes, we witness the emotional, physical, and spiritual labor of femmes, people of…
Read More10 Affirmations to Help Undocumented Immigrants Turn Panic into Resistance
It’s a scary time to be an undocumented immigrant in the US. These affirmations can help you transform your fear into powerful resistance.
Read More10 Ways to Support Friends and Family Members in Prison
Have incarcerated loved ones? If you feel stuck about how to support them, try these tips from someone who’s been in your shoes.
Read More5 Ways the LGBTQIA+ Movement Fails at Intersectionality
This author’s queer and gender non-conforming – so why say “the LGBTQIA+ movement is not for me”? These reasons show how the movement is missing the point of liberation.
Read More7 Invasive Things People Tell Afro-Latinxs (And Why You Must Stop Saying Them)
“I didn’t know [insert country] had Black people!” Ever said these things to an Afro-Latinx person? This will help you pause before saying something hurtful.
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