I’ve been as loud as my 5’3″ body can be since 2001 about my politics and I’m a very unique demographic. I’m a gay Hispanic who’s a child of Mexican parents and a grandchild of American Grandfathers. My family has immigrated to this country and I found my voice in the conservative movement at the age of 21.
When I matured and returned to Palmdale 2009 I saw a very large void in the gay community. I tried to give them a voice by revitalizing the local bar scene and was ostracized for my conservative approach that was working for the business, but not the community that wanted to party for free.
At the same time I introduced myself to the Republican community of the Antelope Valley and was met with warm embrace. They loaned me booth materials and I proudly stood in the scorching sun for hours talking to LGBT people about the republican party to register voters. Most walked by and laughed or ignored me like I wasn’t there. All this time, I quietly amassed a group of friends online through various secret conservative LGBT groups that I moderated because they needed a voice too.
I pressed on and thought to help the community with their center as it started faltering due to reports of inappropriate relationships with minors by the board. I and my husband orchestrated a beautiful pride celebration on an enclosed street that celebrated diversity of thought and lifestyle. We invited every organization and proudly can say that the NRA was at our celebration in 2016.
Since then I’ve been pressing forward with my voice, my flag, but most often with my patriot brothers and sisters (On/offline) who aren’t afraid to stand on the corner next to a man in stilettos.
