Marriage equality has been one of the major political and social issues facing LGBTQ people in the US but on the other side of the coin is the freedom for gays and lesbians to embrace a life without a partner. Our guest,  Danny Casillas is...

The recent government shut down has shone a bright spotlight on food insecurity. While some families SNAP benefits are being reduced or cut altogether, many organizations and community groups have stepped up to help provide helping hands.&n...

We commemorate LGBTQ History Month as we talk to Dov. E. Kupfer who has been documenting Queer Life in El Paso for nearly 40 years.   He shares his own journey of coming out, the people and the events he has covered and some personal stori...

In this episode, we talk to Margarita Martinez Almeida who shares her journey from the emotional reaction to her child coming out as trans to lighting the way for other parents as president of PFLAG El Paso. Margarita tells us about the importa...

In this episode, we talk to Robert Williams who serves as the chairperson for Southern New Mexico Pride. He shares great insight and information about the many events we can look forward to during their Pride Celebrations beginning September 24...

Wayne Hilton is a designer, artist, and boundless creative. He is widely known as an excellent event planner, host extraordinaire and El Paso’s own style guru. With a background in costume design, his passion for art, interior design, fashion a...

A positive quality of life for the LGBTQ+ population in a city includes creating a place where individuals feel supported as their whole selves; including their sexuality, gender, race, national origin and faith. It is a city that provides conc...

In this episode we celebrate all things Pride and share some of the events and changes in our community during Pride Month. Our guest is Christopher Eck, President of El Paso Sun City Pride who talks about what’s new and exciting about this yea...

Religion and spirituality can offer a sense of meaning, purpose, and community.  Many times, our personal beliefs can contribute to mental and physical well-being and help shape our morals and ethics. For LGBTQ people, the role of religion...

In the late seventies, gay men in the San Francisco Bay Area who were typically masculine presenting, stocky and hairy met informally at bars and parties. These men began to be known and later self-identify as bears. The men remained in a somew...

Months before the Texas legislature convened this year, dozens of anti-LGBTQ house bills were introduced by republicans. Many of these house bills will move forward and unfortunately some may become law. At the top of the list are bills that mo...

In this episode we talk to Broadcast Film Critics Association member, Felipa Solis, about the past, present and future of queer representation in film.  Felipa shares some of her favorite queer-themed films and offers insight into the evol...

In this episode we recap all our episodes in 2024. Over the past eleven months we have had the opportunity to talk to members of the LGBTQ community, their family and allies. Our topics have ranged from the political to the practical and while ...

Gay men's attitudes about safe sex have changed over time and are influenced by the availability of new treatments and prevention methods. In the LGBTQ community, different generations have grown up with varying views about gay sex...

October is LGBTQ History Month. It is when we commemorate the milestones of our community to honor the people who have helped to get us to where we are for us to celebrate Pride in June.  There is perhaps no better icon in El Paso to talk ...

As we approach the gayest holiday of the year, we talk about why Halloween is so ghoulishly celebrated in the LGBTQ community and we also share info on a couple of wicked events coming our way this month.

 While queer rights have leapt forward over the past decade, we are currently once again facing multiple threats to our very existence. Our fight for equality remains an ongoing struggle.Some politicians have targeted LGBTQ rights....

Unlike many other migrants, queer migrants often lack eligible family members to sponsor them on the other side leading to heightened risks of detention and increased rates of violence within detention facilities.In  this episode w...

In this final spotlight, we turn to our own Izzy Mora, Ceci Marquez and Ted Escobedo as they talk about how, through working on the Queer Onda podcast, they have learned about the  many types of family people can create. Including theirs. ...

The relationship between mother and child is perhaps one of the strongest bonds two people can share. In this episode we continue our spotlight on families as we talk to Melissa and Paul Urenda. They share their story about how Paul first came ...

During PRIDE month Queer Onda El Paso is spotlighting some of the many kinds of families in our community. In this first episode we talk to Dina and Bea Perez. Balancing life, careers, marriage and the demands of raising two children is just al...

Owning a business can be both rewarding and challenging. In this episode we talk to Marina Ardivino who has grown up in her family business, came out as lesbian and now runs Ardivino’s Desert Crossing with her brother. Marina shares their famil...