SettingsLGBT Hispanic and Latino American people
Achy Obejas
Achy Obejas is a Cuban American writer and journalist focused on personal and national identity issues, living in Chicago, Illinois.
Achy Obejas is a Cuban American writer and journalist focused on personal and national identity issues, living in Chicago, Illinois.
Alex Sánchez (author)
Alex Sánchez is a Mexican-American author of award-winning novels for teens and adults.
Alex Sánchez is a Mexican-American author of award-winning novels for teens and adults.
Alexis Mateo
Alexis Mateo Pacheco, better known as Alexis Mateo, is a Puerto Rican drag queen, performer, and reality television personality.
Alexis Mateo Pacheco, better known as Alexis Mateo, is a Puerto Rican drag queen, performer, and reality television personality.
Alicia Gaspar de Alba
Alicia Gaspar de Alba is a scholar, cultural critic, novelist, and poet whose works include historical novels and scholarly studies on Chicana/o art, culture and sexuality.
Alicia Gaspar de Alba is a scholar, cultural critic, novelist, and poet whose works include historical novels and scholarly studies on Chicana/o art, culture and sexuality.
Ana María Simo
Ana María Simo is a New York playwright, essayist and novelist.
Ana María Simo is a New York playwright, essayist and novelist.
Andre Melendez
Andre Melendez (c. May 1 1971 - March 17, 1996), better known as Angel Melendez, was a Club Kid and drug dealer who lived and worked in New York City.
Andre Melendez (c. May 1 1971 - March 17, 1996), better known as Angel Melendez, was a Club Kid and drug dealer who lived and worked in New York City.
Andrés Duque
Andrés Duque is a Colombian American gay rights activist, journalist, and award-winning blogger.
Andrés Duque is a Colombian American gay rights activist, journalist, and award-winning blogger.
Angie Xtravaganza
Anji Xtravaganza (circa 1966 – March 31, 1993), sometimes credited as Angie Xtravaganza, was a transgender performer and member of the Ball culture House of Xtravaganza featured in the 199...
Anji Xtravaganza (circa 1966 – March 31, 1993), sometimes credited as Angie Xtravaganza, was a transgender performer and member of the Ball culture House of Xtravaganza featured in the 199...
Anji Xtravaganza
Anji Xtravaganza (circa 1966 – March 31, 1993), sometimes credited as Angie Xtravaganza, was a transgender performer and member of the Ball culture House of Xtravaganza featured in the 199...
Anji Xtravaganza (circa 1966 – March 31, 1993), sometimes credited as Angie Xtravaganza, was a transgender performer and member of the Ball culture House of Xtravaganza featured in the 199...
Antonio Lopez (illustrator)
Antonio Lopez (February 11, 1943 – March 17, 1987) was a fashion illustrator whose work appeared in such publications as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Interview and The New York Times.
Antonio Lopez (February 11, 1943 – March 17, 1987) was a fashion illustrator whose work appeared in such publications as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Interview and The New York Times.
Boze Hadleigh
Boze Hadleigh aka George Hadley-Garcia is an American journalist writer of celebrity gossip and entertainment.
Boze Hadleigh aka George Hadley-Garcia is an American journalist writer of celebrity gossip and entertainment.
Camilo Arenivar
Camilo Arenivar is the founder of LGBT Hip Hop website, OutHipHop.com.
Camilo Arenivar is the founder of LGBT Hip Hop website, OutHipHop.com.
Charlie Vázquez
Charlie Vázquez (born Carlos Luis Vázquez) is a Bronx born-and-raised, self-identified queer American artist, writer, and musician of Cuban and Puerto Rican descent.
Charlie Vázquez (born Carlos Luis Vázquez) is a Bronx born-and-raised, self-identified queer American artist, writer, and musician of Cuban and Puerto Rican descent.
Cherríe Moraga
Cherríe L. Moraga (born September 25, 1952) is a Chicana writer, feminist activist, poet, essayist, and playwright.
Cherríe L. Moraga (born September 25, 1952) is a Chicana writer, feminist activist, poet, essayist, and playwright.
Cristina E. Martinez
Cristina E. Martinez (born on November 12, 1961 in San Angelo, Texas) is a nationally recognized community activist, business owner and non-profit volunteer and the CEO of Mad Clik, Inc., a corp...
Cristina E. Martinez (born on November 12, 1961 in San Angelo, Texas) is a nationally recognized community activist, business owner and non-profit volunteer and the CEO of Mad Clik, Inc., a corp...
Dan Vera
Dan Vera is a Cuban-American poet, and editor, living in Washington D.C.
Dan Vera is a Cuban-American poet, and editor, living in Washington D.C.
Deadlee
Joseph Lee, better known by his stage name Deadlee, is an American rapper and songwriter based in Los Angeles, California.
Joseph Lee, better known by his stage name Deadlee, is an American rapper and songwriter based in Los Angeles, California.
Dennis deLeon
Dennis deLeon was an American human rights lawyer, HIV/AIDS activist and Latino community leader.
Dennis deLeon was an American human rights lawyer, HIV/AIDS activist and Latino community leader.
DJ Keoki
Superstar DJ Keoki (born October 23, 1966 as Keoki Franconi) is an Electronic music,among other genres DJ. Born in El Salvador and raised in Hawaii, Keoki reached 'Superstar' status shortly aft...
Superstar DJ Keoki (born October 23, 1966 as Keoki Franconi) is an Electronic music,among other genres DJ. Born in El Salvador and raised in Hawaii, Keoki reached 'Superstar' status shortly aft...
Edgar de Evia
Edgar Domingo Evia y Joutard, known professionally as Edgar de Evia, was a Mexican-born American photographer.
Edgar Domingo Evia y Joutard, known professionally as Edgar de Evia, was a Mexican-born American photographer.
Eduardo Machado
Eduardo Oscar Machado (born June 11, 1953) is a Cuban playwright living in the United States.
Eduardo Oscar Machado (born June 11, 1953) is a Cuban playwright living in the United States.
Elizabeth Marrero
Elizabeth Marrero is a Puerto Rican performance artist, comedian, and drag king who is best known as Macha, the "papi chulo drag king," a character she created in 1999.
Elizabeth Marrero is a Puerto Rican performance artist, comedian, and drag king who is best known as Macha, the "papi chulo drag king," a character she created in 1999.
Emanuel Xavier
Emanuel Xavier, is an American poet, spoken word artist, novelist, editor, and activist born and raised in the Bushwick area of Brooklyn.
Emanuel Xavier, is an American poet, spoken word artist, novelist, editor, and activist born and raised in the Bushwick area of Brooklyn.
Eric Alva
Staff Sergeant Eric Fidelis Alva (born April 1, 1971) is the first Marine seriously injured in the Iraq War.
Staff Sergeant Eric Fidelis Alva (born April 1, 1971) is the first Marine seriously injured in the Iraq War.
Evelyn Mantilla
Evelyn Mantilla is an American politician from Connecticut who served from 1997 to 2007 as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives.
Evelyn Mantilla is an American politician from Connecticut who served from 1997 to 2007 as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives.
Fausto Fernós
Fausto Fernós is an openly gay Puerto Rican podcaster, performance artist, and drag performer.
Fausto Fernós is an openly gay Puerto Rican podcaster, performance artist, and drag performer.
Felipe Rose
Felipe Ortiz Rose (born January 12, 1954) is a founding member of the disco group the Village People, in which he is the Native American.
Felipe Ortiz Rose (born January 12, 1954) is a founding member of the disco group the Village People, in which he is the Native American.
Frances Negrón-Muntaner
Frances Negrón-Muntaner (born 1966) is an award-winning Puerto Rican filmmaker, writer, and scholar.
Frances Negrón-Muntaner (born 1966) is an award-winning Puerto Rican filmmaker, writer, and scholar.
Francisco Aragón
Francisco Aragón is a Latino poet, editor and writer.
Francisco Aragón is a Latino poet, editor and writer.
Gigi Fernández
Beatriz "Gigi" Fernández is a former professional tennis player, the first female athlete from her native Puerto Rico to turn professional, the first Puerto Rican woman to ever win an Olympic go...
Beatriz "Gigi" Fernández is a former professional tennis player, the first female athlete from her native Puerto Rico to turn professional, the first Puerto Rican woman to ever win an Olympic go...
Gloria E. Anzaldúa
Gloria Evangelina Anzaldúa was a scholar of Chicano cultural theory, feminist theory, and Queer theory.
Gloria Evangelina Anzaldúa was a scholar of Chicano cultural theory, feminist theory, and Queer theory.
H. G. Carrillo
Herman Carrillo is a Cuban born writer and Assistant Professor of English at George Washington University.
Herman Carrillo is a Cuban born writer and Assistant Professor of English at George Washington University.
Hector Fonseca
Hector Fonseca is an internationally acclaimed house music DJ. In addition to his production and DJ work, Fonseca is presently one of the music industry’s most requested remixers due to his abi...
Hector Fonseca is an internationally acclaimed house music DJ. In addition to his production and DJ work, Fonseca is presently one of the music industry’s most requested remixers due to his abi...
Iyari Limon
Iyari Pérez Limón (born July 8, 1981 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) is an actress best known for her supporting role as Potential Slayer Kennedy on the television series Buffy the Vampire Sl...
Iyari Pérez Limón (born July 8, 1981 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) is an actress best known for her supporting role as Potential Slayer Kennedy on the television series Buffy the Vampire Sl...
J. P. Calderon
John Paul "J. P." Calderon (born September 5, 1975) is an American professional volleyball player, model and reality television participant.
John Paul "J. P." Calderon (born September 5, 1975) is an American professional volleyball player, model and reality television participant.
Jade Esteban Estrada
Jade Esteban Estrada (born September 17, 1975 at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas) is a successful Latin pop singer, comedian, choreographer, actor and human rights activist.
Jade Esteban Estrada (born September 17, 1975 at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas) is a successful Latin pop singer, comedian, choreographer, actor and human rights activist.
Jai Rodriguez
Jai Rodriguez (born June 22, 1979) is an actor and musician best known as the culture guide on the Bravo network's Emmy-winning American reality television program Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.
Jai Rodriguez (born June 22, 1979) is an actor and musician best known as the culture guide on the Bravo network's Emmy-winning American reality television program Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.
Jaime Bayly
Jaime Bayly Letts (born, in Lima, Peru) is a Peruvian writer, journalist and television personality.
Jaime Bayly Letts (born, in Lima, Peru) is a Peruvian writer, journalist and television personality.
Jane Velez-Mitchell
Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award winning television journalist and bestselling author.
Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award winning television journalist and bestselling author.
Jessica Wild
José David Sierra, better known as Jessica Wild, is a Puerto Rican drag queen, professional make-up artist, and reality television personality.
José David Sierra, better known as Jessica Wild, is a Puerto Rican drag queen, professional make-up artist, and reality television personality.
Jock Soto
Jock Soto (born c. 1965) is a former American ballet dancer and current ballet instructor.
Jock Soto (born c. 1965) is a former American ballet dancer and current ballet instructor.
John Duran
John J. Duran is an American municipal politician and a member of the city council of West Hollywood, California.
John J. Duran is an American municipal politician and a member of the city council of West Hollywood, California.
John Pérez
John A. Pérez is a union organizer and politician from Los Angeles, California, who has been the Speaker of the California State Assembly since March 1, 2010.
John A. Pérez is a union organizer and politician from Los Angeles, California, who has been the Speaker of the California State Assembly since March 1, 2010.
John Rechy
John Francis Rechy,, is an American author, the child of a half-Scottish and half-Mexican father, Roberto Rechy, and a Mexican-American mother, Guadalupe Flores.
John Francis Rechy,, is an American author, the child of a half-Scottish and half-Mexican father, Roberto Rechy, and a Mexican-American mother, Guadalupe Flores.
José Esteban Muñoz
José Esteban Muñoz (born 1967) is an American academic in the fields of Performance Studies, visual culture, queer theory, cultural studies, and critical theory.
José Esteban Muñoz (born 1967) is an American academic in the fields of Performance Studies, visual culture, queer theory, cultural studies, and critical theory.
José Sarria
José Julio Sarria is an American drag queen and political activist from San Francisco, California.
José Julio Sarria is an American drag queen and political activist from San Francisco, California.
Lady Catiria
Catiria Reyes, better known as Lady Catiria, was a Puerto Rican drag performer, film actress, and transgender beauty pageant winner.
Catiria Reyes, better known as Lady Catiria, was a Puerto Rican drag performer, film actress, and transgender beauty pageant winner.
Lawrence La Fountain-Stokes
Lawrence La Fountain-Stokes (born 10 April 1968) is a gay Puerto Rican author, scholar, and performer.
Lawrence La Fountain-Stokes (born 10 April 1968) is a gay Puerto Rican author, scholar, and performer.
Lupe Valdez
Lupe Valdez is an American law enforcement official and the Sheriff of Dallas County, Texas.
Lupe Valdez is an American law enforcement official and the Sheriff of Dallas County, Texas.
Luz María Umpierre
Luz María Umpierre-Herrera is a Puerto Rican poet, scholar,New-humanist educator and human rights advocate who lives in the United States.
Luz María Umpierre-Herrera is a Puerto Rican poet, scholar,New-humanist educator and human rights advocate who lives in the United States.
Margarita López
Margarita López is an openly lesbian former New York City Council Member who represented New York City Council's 2nd district from 1998 to 2005.
Margarita López is an openly lesbian former New York City Council Member who represented New York City Council's 2nd district from 1998 to 2005.
Martin Sorrondeguy
Martin Sorrondeguy is the singer of hardcore bands Los Crudos and Limp Wrist, the founder of the DIY record label, Lengua Armada Discos, documentary film director and a prominent figure in both ...
Martin Sorrondeguy is the singer of hardcore bands Los Crudos and Limp Wrist, the founder of the DIY record label, Lengua Armada Discos, documentary film director and a prominent figure in both ...
Matthew Montgomery (actor)
Matthew Montgomery is an American actor, producer and writer born in Houston, Texas.
Matthew Montgomery is an American actor, producer and writer born in Houston, Texas.
Max Wolf Valerio
Max Wolf Valerio (born February 16, 1957) is an American poet, memoir writer, essayist and actor.
Max Wolf Valerio (born February 16, 1957) is an American poet, memoir writer, essayist and actor.
Mercedes de Acosta
Mercedes de Acosta (March 1, 1893 – May 9, 1968) was an American poet, playwright, and novelist.
Mercedes de Acosta (March 1, 1893 – May 9, 1968) was an American poet, playwright, and novelist.
Michael Quercio
Michael Quercio (born March 13, 1963, Carson, California) was the founder, bassist and lead singer of The Three O'Clock.
Michael Quercio (born March 13, 1963, Carson, California) was the founder, bassist and lead singer of The Three O'Clock.
Miguel Marquez
Miguel Marquez has been a correspondent for ABC News since May 2005, frequently reporting from Iraq.
Miguel Marquez has been a correspondent for ABC News since May 2005, frequently reporting from Iraq.
Nicholas Dante
Nicholas Dante was an American dancer and writer, best known for the musical A Chorus Line.
Nicholas Dante was an American dancer and writer, best known for the musical A Chorus Line.
Nick Verreos
Nick Verreos (born February 13, 1967 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American fashion designer and contestant on the second season of the reality television program Project Runway.
Nick Verreos (born February 13, 1967 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American fashion designer and contestant on the second season of the reality television program Project Runway.
Nicole Polizzi
Nicole Elizabeth "Snooki" Polizzi (born November 23, 1987) is an American reality television personality who appeared on the MTV reality show Jersey Shore starting in 2009.
Nicole Elizabeth "Snooki" Polizzi (born November 23, 1987) is an American reality television personality who appeared on the MTV reality show Jersey Shore starting in 2009.
Nina Flowers
Jorge Luis Flores Sánchez, better known as Nina Flowers, is a Puerto Rican drag queen, DJ, activist, professional make-up artist, and reality television personality who has been performing...
Jorge Luis Flores Sánchez, better known as Nina Flowers, is a Puerto Rican drag queen, DJ, activist, professional make-up artist, and reality television personality who has been performing...
Nomi Ruiz
Nomi Ruiz is an American Nu-disco and Hip hop singer from New York City who is most famous for being among the cast of vocalists that contributed to Hercules and Love Affair's debut album.
Nomi Ruiz is an American Nu-disco and Hip hop singer from New York City who is most famous for being among the cast of vocalists that contributed to Hercules and Love Affair's debut album.
Pedro Segarra
Pedro E. Segarra (born April 28, 1959) is an American politician of Puerto Rican origin and Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut.
Pedro E. Segarra (born April 28, 1959) is an American politician of Puerto Rican origin and Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut.
Phil Jimenez
Phil Jimenez (born July 12, 1970, in Los Angeles, California) is an American comic book writer, artist and penciller, known for his work as writer/artist on Wonder Woman from 2000 to 2003, a...
Phil Jimenez (born July 12, 1970, in Los Angeles, California) is an American comic book writer, artist and penciller, known for his work as writer/artist on Wonder Woman from 2000 to 2003, a...
Ramon Novarro
Ramón Novarro (February 6, 1899 – October 30, 1968) was a Mexican leading man actor in Hollywood in the early 20th century.
Ramón Novarro (February 6, 1899 – October 30, 1968) was a Mexican leading man actor in Hollywood in the early 20th century.
Ramón Novarro
Ramón Novarro (February 6, 1899 – October 30, 1968) was a Mexican leading man actor in Hollywood in the early 20th century.
Ramón Novarro (February 6, 1899 – October 30, 1968) was a Mexican leading man actor in Hollywood in the early 20th century.
Raúl Esparza
Raúl Eduardo Esparza is an American stage actor, singer, and voice artist noted for his award winning performances in Broadway shows.
Raúl Eduardo Esparza is an American stage actor, singer, and voice artist noted for his award winning performances in Broadway shows.
Reby Sky
Rebecca Victoria Reyes, professionally known as Reby Sky, is an American glamour model, radio and television personality, photographer, dancer and professional wrestler.
Rebecca Victoria Reyes, professionally known as Reby Sky, is an American glamour model, radio and television personality, photographer, dancer and professional wrestler.
Reinaldo Arenas
Reinaldo Arenas (July 16, 1943 – December 7, 1990) was a Cuban poet, novelist, and playwright who despite his early sympathy for the 1959 revolution, grew critical of and then rebelled against ...
Reinaldo Arenas (July 16, 1943 – December 7, 1990) was a Cuban poet, novelist, and playwright who despite his early sympathy for the 1959 revolution, grew critical of and then rebelled against ...
Ricardo Lara
Ricardo Lara (born November 5, 1974) is a politician from Los Angeles County, California who serves in the California State Assembly, where he represents the 50th district.
Ricardo Lara (born November 5, 1974) is a politician from Los Angeles County, California who serves in the California State Assembly, where he represents the 50th district.
Richard Blanco
Richard Blanco (born Spain) is an American poet.
Richard Blanco (born Spain) is an American poet.
Richard Rodriguez
Richard Rodriguez is an American writer who became famous as the author of Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodriguez, a narrative about his intellectual development.
Richard Rodriguez is an American writer who became famous as the author of Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodriguez, a narrative about his intellectual development.
Rick Palacio
Rick Palacio is the current Chairman of the Colorado Democratic Party.
Rick Palacio is the current Chairman of the Colorado Democratic Party.
Ricky Martin
Enrique "Ricky" Martín Morales, better known as Ricky Martin, is a Spanish-Puerto Rican pop singer and actor who achieved prominence, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then a...
Enrique "Ricky" Martín Morales, better known as Ricky Martin, is a Spanish-Puerto Rican pop singer and actor who achieved prominence, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then a...
Robert Garcia (California politician)
Dr. Robert Garcia is a City Council member in the City of Long Beach, California.
Dr. Robert Garcia is a City Council member in the City of Long Beach, California.
Rodrigo Lehtinen
Rodrigo Lehtinen (born Amanda Michelle Lehtinen on April 1, 1986, in Miami, Florida) is a Cuban-American, transgendered LGBT rights advocate and movie producer.
Rodrigo Lehtinen (born Amanda Michelle Lehtinen on April 1, 1986, in Miami, Florida) is a Cuban-American, transgendered LGBT rights advocate and movie producer.
Rose Troche
Rose Troche (born in 1964 in Chicago into a Puerto Rican family) is a film and television director, television producer, and screenwriter.
Rose Troche (born in 1964 in Chicago into a Puerto Rican family) is a film and television director, television producer, and screenwriter.
Rosie Méndez
Rosie Mendez (born February 28, 1963 in New York) is an American Democratic Party politician in New York.
Rosie Mendez (born February 28, 1963 in New York) is an American Democratic Party politician in New York.
Rudy Galindo
Val Joe "Rudy" Galindo is an American figure skater who competed in both single skating and pair skating.
Val Joe "Rudy" Galindo is an American figure skater who competed in both single skating and pair skating.
Silvio Horta
Silvio Horta is an American writer and producer most notable for adapting the hit Colombian telenovela Yo Soy Betty La Fea into the ABC series, Ugly Betty.
Silvio Horta is an American writer and producer most notable for adapting the hit Colombian telenovela Yo Soy Betty La Fea into the ABC series, Ugly Betty.
Snooki
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi (born November 23, 1987) is a Chilean-American reality television personality who appeared on the MTV reality show Jersey Shore starting in 2009.
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi (born November 23, 1987) is a Chilean-American reality television personality who appeared on the MTV reality show Jersey Shore starting in 2009.
Sylvia Rivera
Sylvia Rae Rivera (2 July 1951 – 19 February 2002) was an American transgender activist.
Sylvia Rae Rivera (2 July 1951 – 19 February 2002) was an American transgender activist.
The Fabulous Wonder Twins
The Fabulous Wonder Twins—Gay entertainment personalities, Louis Alberto Campos and Carlos Eduardo Campos, in San Salvador, the capital city of El Salvador—are a pair of gay fraternal twin broth...
The Fabulous Wonder Twins—Gay entertainment personalities, Louis Alberto Campos and Carlos Eduardo Campos, in San Salvador, the capital city of El Salvador—are a pair of gay fraternal twin broth...
Viola Canales
Viola Canales (b. ) is an American writer originally from McAllen, Texas.
Viola Canales (b. ) is an American writer originally from McAllen, Texas.
Wilson Cruz
Wilson Cruz is an American actor, known for playing Rickie Vasquez on My So-Called Life and the recurring character Genito on Noah's Arc.
Wilson Cruz is an American actor, known for playing Rickie Vasquez on My So-Called Life and the recurring character Genito on Noah's Arc.
Yara Sofia
Gabriel Burgos Ortiz, better known as Yara Sofia, is a Puerto Rican drag queen, professional make-up artist, and reality television personality.
Gabriel Burgos Ortiz, better known as Yara Sofia, is a Puerto Rican drag queen, professional make-up artist, and reality television personality.