By — Kenya Downs Kenya Downs Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/latinos-reveal-struggles-of-being-lgbtq-in-wake-of-orlando-shooting Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Latinos reveal struggles of being LGBTQ in wake of Orlando shooting Nation Jun 22, 2016 8:19 PM EDT What’s it like to be Latino and gay? With most of the victims being Latino, and nearly half of Puerto Rican descent, the June 12 shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando is shedding light on LGBTQ communities of color. People are speaking out, sharing their perspectives on the intersectionality of sexual orientation and race. PBS NewsHour talked with members of Orlando’s Latino LGBTQ community about what it’s like to be marginalized both for your race and sexual identity. In the wake of the shooting, they share their experiences of being a part of two minority groups, and what’s next for a community in need of healing. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Kenya Downs Kenya Downs Kenya Downs is the digital reporter and producer for PBS NewsHour’s Race Matters and education verticals, creating multimedia content for online and television centered on issues of race and social justice, including exploring the intersection of identity and culture with education reform and policy. Kenya also contributes content related to the Caribbean region for NewsHour's international coverage. She’s previously worked with National Public Radio, Al-Jazeera Media Network and CBS News. Kenya is a graduate of both Howard University and American University and is based in Washington, D.C. @LiveFromKenya
What’s it like to be Latino and gay? With most of the victims being Latino, and nearly half of Puerto Rican descent, the June 12 shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando is shedding light on LGBTQ communities of color. People are speaking out, sharing their perspectives on the intersectionality of sexual orientation and race. PBS NewsHour talked with members of Orlando’s Latino LGBTQ community about what it’s like to be marginalized both for your race and sexual identity. In the wake of the shooting, they share their experiences of being a part of two minority groups, and what’s next for a community in need of healing. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now