Radio QGLLU - Ellie Perez: A Voice for LGBTQ Advocacy

Send us Fan MailAs 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 embrace of her role as a beacon for Latinx LGBTQ advocacy. Her riveting narrative offers a rare glimpse into the transformative journey of self-discovery, punctuated by her son's transition and her own evolution from managing an auto parts store to inspiring change within the LA Unified School District.In this heart-to-heart, you'll feel the pulse of a community as Ellie Perez recounts the creation of the Safe Spaces Alliance and the palpable excitement for the upcoming Trans Day of Visibility event. Every word serves as a reminder of the power of community, the importance of safe havens, and the unyielding spirit of activism. Through Eli's leadership, we're invited to celebrate the victories of inclusion and the ongoing fight for a world where everyone can show their true colors without fear. Join us and bear witness to a story that doesn't just speak to the LGBTQ community but resonates with anyone who believes in the triumph of love and acceptance over adversity.Support the showWelcome 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 California and beyond.  https://www.glluarchive.com/multimedia/radio-qgllu-podcast