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)
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