Queer Activism and Archival Stories: Lydia Otero's 'L.A. Interchanges

In this episode of Tamarindo, Lydia Otero discusses their latest book, "L.A. Interchanges: A Brown & Queer Archival Memoir," which draws on their experiences as a queer activist and blue-collar worker in Los Angeles. The episode explores how the intersections of Otero's Brown and queer identities influenced their activism, highlighting memorable moments with communities like Lesbians of Color and Gay and Lesbian Latinos Unidos, which significantly shaped their journey.Website: https://www.lydiaotero.com/Link mention on this episode:Analysis: How did Mexico elect a female president before the United States? Not by accident (https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-06-03/mexico-did-not-elect-a-female-president-by-accident)Biden signs order tightening border with Mexico when crossings surge (https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-04/biden-expected-to-sign-executive-order-to-close-border-with-mexico-when-crossings-surge)June 20th at 7pm: Join us for a free LIVE taping of Tamarindo with Las Cafeteras at the Pop-Hop in Lincoln Heights: https://www.tamarindopodcast.com/liveJune 23 at 6pm: Tamarindo will emcee the Little Green Show with singer songwriter Irene Diaz in partnership with sustainable and mindful business'. This will be at the Happier Camper Tadaa Coffee: 2960 Marsh St, Los Angeles, CA 90039. RSVP: tamarindopodcast.com/eventsABOUT OUR SHOWTamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We’re here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.comBrenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here. SUPPORT OUR SHOWContribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast Right now, you can get an exclusive 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/TAMARINDOMake sure you type TAMARINDO in all caps. Tamarindo podcast is a Latina-hosted podcast that discuses Latine culture, politics, and personal-development. It is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval who are both based in Los Angeles. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, we discuss culture from a progressive Latina lens including political issues, mental health and well-being, and personal development. Our guests are changemakers advancing justice, culture-makers breaking barriers, or healers including therapists and health practitioners promoting the wellbeing of Latinos.