July 10, 2025

Lorena Borjas: La Madre de La Comunidad Trans en Queens

Lorena Borjas: La Madre de La Comunidad Trans en Queens

Lorena Borjas fue conocida como la madre de la comunidad trans latina en Queens, Nueva York. Tras una vida dedicada al activismo, falleció en 2020 a causa de la COVID-19, pero su legado sigue vivo.

En este capitulo, Carmen le cuenta a Cristina sobre la vida de Lorena Borjas. 

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Music Credit: Hustlin (Instrumental) by Neffex

Sources:
https://lambdalegal.org/blogs/us_20231010_queer-latinx-leaders-who-paved-the-way/ 
https://qptv.org/content/queens-stories-story-lorena-borjas-transgender-latina-activist 
https://transgenderlawcenter.org/case/lorena-borjas/ 
https://www.ourvoicesarefree.org/founder
https://www.amidacareny.org/transgender-awareness-week-honoring-lorena-borjas/
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-legislation-honor-lgbtq-pride-month-and-empowers-new-york-state-agencies
https://www.them.us/story/lorena-borjas-mother-of-queens-trans-latinx-community-died-coronavirus
https://www.them.us/story/out-on-the-frontlines-liaam-winslet-lorena-borjas 

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