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Queer Onda El Paso tells the stories that add color to the entire spectrum of the LGBTQ community.
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Ep. 33 - Love, Sidney
Our guest in this episode is Sidney A. Alvarez, a television and brand journalist who opens the door to one of life’s hardest truths in his debut book, Your Soulmate Expired, And That’s OK. We talk…
Ep. 32 - Our Photos, Our Stories
Documenting queer life through photography is an act of visibility, preservation, and resistance. For generations, LGBTQ+ stories have been overlooked or erased. Photography not only affirms our…
Ep. 31 - Living with HIV
In the early years of the HIV epidemic, particularly in the 1980s, an HIV diagnosis was often considered a death sentence. Without effective treatments, it was a terrifying, stigmatized, and rapidly…
Ep. 30 - Becoming Mindful
Joining us for an enlightening and sometimes funny talk is holistic healer Juan Francisco Estrada, founder of Massage N Spirit in Central El Paso. Juan’s work blends touch, energy, intuition, and…
S3E29 Ep. 29 - Party of One
Marriage equality has been one of the major political and social issues facing LGBTQ people in the US but on the other side of the coin is the freedom for gays and lesbians to embrace a life without…
Ep. 28 - Holiday Wishes
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Ep. 27 - Family, Food & Gratitude
The recent government shut down has shone a bright spotlight on food insecurity. While some families SNAP benefits are being reduced or cut altogether, many organizations and community groups have…
S3E2 Ep. 26 - Snapshot in Time
We commemorate LGBTQ History Month as we talk to Dov. E. Kupfer who has been documenting Queer Life in El Paso for nearly 40 years. He shares his own journey of coming out, the people and the…
Ep. 25 - Amor en Familia
In this episode, we talk to Margarita Martinez Almeida who shares her journey from the emotional reaction to her child coming out as trans to lighting the way for other parents as president of PFLAG…
Ep. 24 - Celebrate Together Now
In this episode, we talk to Robert Williams who serves as the chairperson for Southern New Mexico Pride. He shares great insight and information about the many events we can look forward to during…
Ep. 23 - Style is the Answer
Wayne Hilton is a designer, artist, and boundless creative. He is widely known as an excellent event planner, host extraordinaire and El Paso’s own style guru. With a background in costume design,…
S1E22 Ep. 22 - I Am the City
A positive quality of life for the LGBTQ+ population in a city includes creating a place where individuals feel supported as their whole selves; including their sexuality, gender, race, national…
Ep. 21 - Everybody's Free
In this episode we celebrate all things Pride and share some of the events and changes in our community during Pride Month. Our guest is Christopher Eck, President of El Paso Sun City Pride who talks…
Ep. 20 - Higher Love
Religion and spirituality can offer a sense of meaning, purpose, and community. Many times, our personal beliefs can contribute to mental and physical well-being and help shape our morals and…
S1E19 Ep. 19 - Bear Necessities
In the late seventies, gay men in the San Francisco Bay Area who were typically masculine presenting, stocky and hairy met informally at bars and parties. These men began to be known and later…
S2E6 Ep. 18 - Free To Be
Months before the Texas legislature convened this year, dozens of anti-LGBTQ house bills were introduced by republicans. Many of these house bills will move forward and unfortunately some may become…
S2E5 Ep. 17 - Silver Screen
In this episode we talk to Broadcast Film Critics Association member, Felipa Solis, about the past, present and future of queer representation in film. Felipa shares some of her favorite…
S2E3 Ep. 16 - Celebrate
In this episode we recap all our episodes in 2024. Over the past eleven months we have had the opportunity to talk to members of the LGBTQ community, their family and allies. Our topics have ranged…
S2E2 Ep. 15 - Let's Talk About Sex
Gay men's attitudes about safe sex have changed over time and are influenced by the availability of new treatments and prevention methods. In the LGBTQ community, different generations have grown up…
S2E2 Ep. 14 - A Little Respect
October is LGBTQ History Month. It is when we commemorate the milestones of our community to honor the people who have helped to get us to where we are for us to celebrate Pride in June. There is…
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Queer Onda El Paso has published 39 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Society & Culture.
Queer Onda El Paso is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 39m.
