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OUr mission

Our organization wants to create a space for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning/Queer+ people in the city of Lynwood to find support, resources, friendship, and ultimately, be able to be themselves.

 

In a society dominated by heterosexuality and strict binary gender systems, we want create an open and safe LGBTQ+ community for people of all ages to come together and form bonds with one another. The Lynwood LGBTQ+ Collective is a space not only for community bonding but also community learning. A community that is connected, is a community that can grow and learn together. Learn about our history, learn how to be a better allies with one another, learn about creating safe spaces, and learn about each other.

Who we are 

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Amlus Rodriguez (They, them, their)

I am a college graduate and moved back to the city of Lynwood with the goal of starting a community where people can go to have fun, educate themselves and others, and feel safe from those who try to bring us down. I joined the Lynwood LGBTQ+ Collective because as a resident of the city for almost 10 years, I believe we need safe spaces for our community. We have the commitment, love, and power to create the Collective for our city. 

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Adriana Calva (She, her, hers)

After graduating from college, I decided to move back home to the city of Lynwood in hopes of giving back to my community. Creating a safe place, being inclusive and having a voice in our community led me to the Lynwood LGBTQ+ Collective. Through the Collective, I hope to be a resource for our people and work together to educate one another.

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Cidney Santos (She, her, hers)

Hello, I am currently a student at Cerritos College majoring in Women’s and Gender Studies. My experience growing up in Lynwood meant not having positive representation of the LGBTQ+ community. Not until I started college, I was able to find support within the LGBTQ+ community. Being in an environment where trans and queer folks were safe and represented was an amazing thing for me. With the Collective, I hope to be a part of bringing that feeling of support to the LGBTQ+ community in my home city.

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