We are a not for profit community based organization serving all Latino/as LGBT of Massachusetts. We are the only group by and for the Latino/a GLBT community since 1998.
Our Mission: Somos Latin@s LGBT Coalition is a group by and for the self-identified Latino/a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community of Massachusetts, that works towards the advancement, recognition and education of Latino/as LGBT related issues by the general population, and provides safe spaces, activities, and social support to its members.
Every month we hold social and cultural events around the state to provide safe spaces, social support, and activities to the Latino/a GLBT community. Every year we plan Latino Pride of New England in collaboration with our brothers and sisters of the New England states.
Our Board of Directors: Ana Maldonado, Diego Sanchez, Jack Campbell, Lisa Harrison, Manuel Sorto, Crystal Garneier & Robert J. Torres.
Our Advisory Council: Henia Handler, Rep. Liz Malia, Felix Arroyo, Marcos Torres, Oswaldo Mondejar, Officer Javier Pagan, Evelyn Rivera, Carmen Oquendo-Villar, Wilfred W. Labiosa & Magally Lopez.
Annual Board of Directors meeting and Advisory Council meeting is open to the membership of the organization. If you would like to receive information on these meetings, send us an email or visit our event page.
Mail your tax-deductible contribution to: PO Box 301413, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Att: Somos Latin@s LGBT Coalition of Mass. A letter confirming your contribution will be mailed within two weeks.
Every year we honor those who have supported our community as a member of the Latino/a GLBT community or as an ally. Durante Orgullo Latino siempre le rendimos honor a personas u organizaciones/grupos le rindieron apoyo o trabajaron por (o con) la comunidad Latina GLBT como tambien puede ser un aliado/a o persona Latina GLBT.
Our 2008 Honorees
Latino/a GLBT Community Members: Ana Maldonado, Proyecto Orgullo of the Hispanic Health Council and Paul Moreno
Ally: Gloribell Mota, Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), and Representative Carl Sciortino
the 1st Vision Award: Wilfred W. Labiosa
Picture taken by Josiane M.
Pictured from left to right: Marco Torres - Latino Liasion to the Mayor of Boston, Carmen Oquendo-Villar, Wilfred Labiosa, Gloribell Mota from Mass. Democrats Committee, Chuy Sanchez from GLAAD, Ashley Paola-Montenegro, Paul Moreno from 5 Star Travel, Ana Maldonado, Representative Carl Sciortino, Lisa Harrison, Jack Campbell, and Crystal Garneier. More pictures below.
In the past we have honored the following individuals:
Honorees 2007 - Latino/a GLBT community members: Nadia Cabana, Orlando Colon, Lisa Harrison-Pic, Manuel Sorto & Luis Urizandi; Ally: The Mayor of Boston, Thomas Menino, Henia Handler, Giovanna Negretti, and the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition.
Honorees 2006 - Latino/a LGBT: Lola Lamothe, Ana Maldonado, Sahari Almonte, Ernesto Santeliz, & Carmen Oquendo; Ally: Beth Leventhal, James Lopata, Linda DeMarco, & the Boston Latino International Film Festival
Honorees 2005 - Latino/a LGBT: Ada Conde, Rep. Cheryl Rivera, Evelyn Rivera & Rey Pascual; Ally: Rep. Liz Malia, Lee Swislow, Idalia Perez-Garay, Tish Sterling
Honorees 2004 - Latino/a LGBT: Marty Martinez, Officer Javier Pagan, Osvaldo Mondejar, Emely Ortiz, Diego Sanchez, & Wilfred Labiosa; Ally: Hon. Felix Arroyo
Photos by Eric Hess, erichessphoto@gmail.com