July 10, 2025

Lorena Borjas: La Madre de La Comunidad Trans en Queens

Lorena Borjas: La Madre de La Comunidad Trans en Queens
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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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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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