Just added to the Sunday, June 6, La Lucha 2010 Festival, the one and only:

Tryniti LaCroix, La Femme Plus Portland 2009-2010, La Femme Plus International 2009-2010, and Gay NW International Plus 2010-2011

Tryniti LaCroix

Be a part of this national survey - Social Justice Sexuality Initiative investigates the social and political experiences of Black, Latina/o, as well as Asian and Pacific Islander lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. Go to www.socialjusticesexuality.com and get started!

Also, breaking news, a representative from the project will be at La Lucha 2010!

1 month away until show time! We are passed the planning stages, now it’s about making it happen. You are invited to hear the latest, what we have planned, T-shirt news, and how you can help. Nos vemos - Sunday, May 2nd, 11am at Jupiter Hotel, 800 East Burnside. QUE VIVA LA LUCHA!

Thank you to our latest sponsors! Your support and investment in La Lucha 2010 is appreciated! Gracias!

Silver Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

In 2008 Portland Latino Gay Pride established the Annual Mariposa Awards. “Mariposa” is a slang term used in many Latin American countries to describe someone who is gay. For many, it was used in a disrespectful or derogatory manner. Portland Latino Gay Pride decided to change this by celebrating ”who we are” and taking pride in the “mariposa” inside of all of us.

The Mariposa Award is an opportunity to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations making a difference in our community.

To nominate someone, please email a brief paragraph to latinogaypridepdx@yahoo.com explaining why your nominee should receive a Mariposa Award.

Selection criteria includes: history of community involvement and volunteerism, advocacy and support of the Latino and/or LGBTQ community, commitment to arts and culture as a means to educate and inspire and demonstrated leadership and dedication to social justice.

Nominations due by Friday, May 7^th. Recipients will be recognized throughout Portland Latino Gay Pride Celebration, June 2-6.

Hope you can join us! Schedule is getting finalized and new sponsors and  partners have joined la lucha. Here’s a flash from the past…

In conjunction with PEN World Voices Festival in New York, Literary Arts and Miracle Theatre Group present Rigoberto González at the Milagro Theatre at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 26, 2010.

Rigoberto González is the author of eight books, his most recent are the young adult novel The Mariposa Club and a short story collection, Men Without Bliss.

This reading is presented in partnership with Powell’s, Portland Latino Gay Pride and Los Porteños writers group. General admission tickets are $10 each from 503-236-7253 or http://www.milagro.org. Don’t miss out!

Check out our Event and 2010 Celebration page for the latest news.  Portland State University and Aura Restaurant + Lounge are some of our new locations, switched some dates and finalizing details. La Lucha 2010 is looking good!

Join us at this Sunday’s Planning Meeting:

Portland Latino Gay Pride Planning Meeting, Sunday, March 28th, 11am @ Jupiter Hotel 800 East Burnside. Event news, schedules changes and lots to share.