Recent federal executive actions have sparked concern forLGBTQ2S+ rights across the country, but what do these policies mean for California—and specifically, for the Central Coast? On this episode of Central Coast Voices, we’ll discuss the impact of these national policies, how California is responding, and what resources are available to support LGBTQ2S+ individuals in our region. Join guests Senator John Laird of California's 17th District and Tom Temprano, Managing Director of Equality California, for a timely conversation on the challenges ahead, the protections in place, and how we can all take action to support equality in our communities.
Mario Alberto Viveros Espinoza-Kulick, PhD, is co-host of Central Coast Voices, heard every Thursday afternoon on KCBX from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Mario is an advocate, community leader, health equity expert, poet, and author. He uses decolonial-inspired research with Latinx Immigrant and Indigenous communities to improve health on California’s Central Coast.