Puerto Rican & Queer
June 14, 2022
12:00p (EST)
Virtual event
Live on facebook & YouTube
Join us for the fourth installment of our Exploring the Queer Caribbean Experience series with a panel focusing on the unique experiences of queer Puerto Ricans. Queer Puerto Ricans are often lumped into the larger Latino/a/e community. The reality, however, is that Queer Puerto Ricans have a very different experience of being LGBTQ+ than their Latino/a/e peers. This conversation will feature perspectives from LGBTQ+ Puerto Ricans from across the U.S. and will be moderated by artist/activist and Center Deputy Director Juancarlos Soto.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Meet Our Speakers
Rvdo. Edwin Pérez Jr. (he/him/el)
Rev. Perez (he/him or él) is a Senior Pastor at Manantial de Gracia United Church of Christ (UCC) in Hamden, CT. Edwin works for the City of New Haven, where he also resides and has served the faith, Latinx, and LGBTQ communities. He is also a writer and advisor for Encuentros UCC, a Latinx LGBTQ faith network and ministry. Learn more at TheRevPerez.com.
Pedro Julio Serrano (he/him/el)
Jayson Velazquez (he/him/el)
