Pride Month celebrations are kicking off here in the Roaring Fork Valley. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, this is also a time to reflect on successes and challenges over the past year.
The term “Latinx” has gained popularity and received criticism over the past decade as a gender-inclusive alternative to “Latino” and “Latina.” But some members of The Roaring Divas, a new group of drag performers in the Roaring Fork Valley, say it’s not the only option and they opt to use the word “Latine.”
The term “Latinx” has gained popularity and received criticism over the past decade as a gender-inclusive alternative to “Latino” and “Latina.” But some members of The Roaring Divas, a new group of drag performers in the Roaring Fork Valley, say it’s not the only option and they opt to use the word “Latine.”