Pocha Pride: Cynthia Soto’s Artesanal Shop For Pets Celebrates Pride

As a daughter of Mexican immigrants and member of the LGBTQAI community, Cynthia Soto is very familiar with derogatory terms. She has reclaimed power over the common term, pocha or pocho, used to describe Mexican Americans by other Mexicans who felt children of immigrants were too Americanized and not Mexican enough as a way to

Showing Support For Our LGBTQAI Community: Know The Meaning of Pride

The word “pride” can be a noun and a verb. As defined in the dictionary (noun), a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements. As defined in the dictionary (verb), be especially proud of a particular skill or quality.  June Is Pride Month A fitting word for many in our community

Ramon Flores’ Coming Out Story: The Pains of Pride

Fresh out of grammar school, I enjoyed the summer to the fullest. Living in my parents’ house, I still had rules to follow, curfews, and constant communication with my parents. However, I felt free knowing I had more liberty as an adolescent entering high school soon. I was still figuring out who I was as