Carmen Murguia
Why I Am Proud to Be a Latina Woman
Carmen Murguia talks about her experience as a Latina woman and as what we call a tomboy. Read more
Remembering La Movida / Recordando La Movida
Alfonso Muñoz Calixto (“La Movida”) will always be remembered for happiness, joy, creativity, beauty and bringing together our Latino sisters and brothers and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. Read more
Hate Crimes Are on the Rise, Resources Are Available
Following the racist assault on actor and singer Jussie Smollett, Carmen Murguia shares insight on hate crimes and how to heal from them. Read more
Living Out Loud and Proud
Carmen Murguia reflects on Martin Luther King Jr.’s message, and its impact on the lives of racial and even sexual minorities today. Read more
2019 is Off to a Difficult Start and Self-Care is the Key
Carmen Murguia talks about the importance of self-care and self-love in the LGBTQ community. Read more
Winter Solstice is a Time for Reflection
What does the winter solstice mean to you? Carmen Murguia uses it as a time for reflection and renewal. Read more
Defining Familia on Our Own Terms
Carmen Murguia talks of December traditions, family and loneliness. Read more
Photo credit: Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Led by Faith: Coming Out in the Catholic Church
Carmen Murguia describes coming out as a young, Catholic lesbian on Milwaukee’s South Side in the late-1960s and early 1970s. Read more
November is Our Time to Remember the Past and Move Toward the Future
Carmen Murguia reflects on the Nov. 11, 2001, murder of her best friend, Juana Gloria Vega. Read more
