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New mayor Chelsea Byers, hopes to make WeHo a model city for others to follow

6 days ago | losangelesblade.com | Rob Salerno

West Hollywood’s new mayor Chelsea Byers has lofty ambitions to make the 1.8-square-mile city, a model for other cities in the region. She hopes to deal with compounding crises of housing affordability, traffic congestion, climate change and a new federal government that’s slashing programs and services many people – especially LGBTQ people – rely on.
US lists transgender Brazilian congresswoman's gender as 'male' on visa

1 week ago | losangelesblade.com | Michael K. Lavers

A transgender Brazilian congresswoman says the U.S. issued her a visa that listed her gender as “male.”Erika Hilton on Wednesday wrote on her Instagram page that she requested a visa that would have allowed her to travel to the U.S. in order to participate in the Brazil Conference at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The conference took place earlier this month.
Latest update in the case of wrongfully deported gay, Venezuelan make-up artist

1 week ago | losangelesblade.com | Gisselle Palomera

New investigation points to a discredited, former police officer who played a “key role” in the wrongful deportation of Andry Hernández Romero, a gay, asylum seeker and make-up artist who was sent to a maximum security mega-prison in El Salvador under Trump’s Alien Enemies Act.
South Park provides green space to a predominantly Latino community

1 week ago | losangelesblade.com | Brenda Fernanda Verano

South Park, one of the oldest parks in Historic South Central, has brought multi-generational Angelenos together for centuries. The park sits at the intersection of 51st Street and Avalon Blvd, surrounded by some of the most socially, culturally and historically important locations in the country, including Central Avenue, site of the West Coast jazz scene in in the 30s and 40s, the former Black Panther Party headquarters in L.A and one of the epicenters of the Watts rebellion in 1965.
LA Opera brings back Pride Night for 'Ainadamar' production

2 weeks ago | losangelesblade.com | Gisselle Palomera

LA Opera is bringing back its Pride Night on Wednesday May 7, in partnership with the Opera League of Los Angeles. LGBTQ members and allies will come together for Pride Night to indulge in a performance of “Ainadamar,” at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion. The discounted tickets for Pride Night include access to a complimentary post-show party at Vespaio hosted by the Opera League of Los Angeles, featuring Cal-Italian bites from Chef Agostino Sciandri.
Argentina's transgender community confronts 'chaotic, desperate' situation

2 weeks ago | losangelesblade.com | Michael K. Lavers

Editor’s note: Washington Blade International News Editor Michael K. Lavers will be on assignment in Argentina through April 12. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A group of Argentine transgender activists with whom the Blade spoke on April 4 said President Javier Milei’s policies have made their community even more vulnerable to violence, discrimination, and poverty.
Why is it important for cities to become LGBTQ sanctuary cities?

2 weeks ago | losangelesblade.com | Gisselle Palomera

When a city passes the motion to make their city an LGBTQ sanctuary city, it means that city or state resources cannot be used to prosecute or punish LGBTQ people for seeking gender-affirming care, resources or government assistance. As many of us know, there are three major levels of government: local, state and federal.
Meet the chef who built his legacy in the LGBTQ+ community

2 weeks ago | losangelesblade.com | Gisselle Palomera

Editor’s note: The interview with Chef Juan featured in this article was done in Spanish and translated accordingly for this article, but kept in its original format. Juan Raigosa Chavez is the living embodiment of the American dream that many can only hope for. During his 40 year culinary journey, he was able to become a legal citizen and has enjoyed the privileges of living and working in Los Angeles for four decades.
New chapter: P3 Theatre Company moves to Los Angeles

2 weeks ago | losangelesblade.com | Noah Christiansen

P3 Theatre Company, a long-standing staple in Long Beach’s theatre scene, has officially relocated to Los Angeles. While the company remains close to its Long Beach roots, this move signals a fresh chapter and opportunity to connect to a broader audience. Jon Peterson, Executive Director and Founder of P3 Theatre Company, discusses the transition. “After the pandemic lifted, the venue we were renting in Long Beach was no longer available to us,” explained Peterson.
Q Con 2025 to take place in West Hollywood, free admission

3 weeks ago | losangelesblade.com | Gisselle Palomera

Q Con, SoCal’s only LGBTQ+ comic convention, is set to return Saturday, May 3, bringing in dozens of LGBTQ+ speakers, vendors, artists and community voices to their lineup. Mark your calendars and start scheming up your queer cosplay outfits for a costume contest that celebrates the LGBTQ+ representation and visibility in one of the most queer-coded industries in media ahead of Pride month.