Hola Friends!Port of Entry is showcasing LGBTQ+ stories of the region. In this edition, we sit down with Xaime Aceves, a therapist, and Drag Artist from the San Diego Tijuana region. Due to rejection he faced early in his life, Xaime found it challenging to allow himself to be who he was until he found an outlet: Drag. He now leads a series of Drag Story Time in the region with his duo, Francisco, to promote visibility and acceptance of queer youth in the region.You won't want to miss this inspiring story!@portofentrypodXaime is an associate clinical counselor who is providing in-person and telehealth sessions in San Diego, California. Xaime specializes in gender-affirming and bilingual therapy. For more information you can contact by email: xaecounseling@gmail.comSpecial thanks to Paul Detwiler, Director of the short film \“La Reina de los Cuentos\” and Fernando Garcia, Editor for allowing us to feature parts of the documentary. Port of Entry has whole new set of
From 2018 to 2021, the number of fatal overdoses from drugs or alcohol more than doubled in the county, moving from 578 deaths to 1,300. Last year, the trend plateaued.
Season 2 Premieres Thursdays, Oct. 12 - Nov. 16, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encores Mondays, Oct. 16 - Nov. 20 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Season 1 is available to stream now. Rio Villa Ezell and Jay Jay Maniquis are back to showcase more local Filipino creatives and community advocates, as well as taking us along their special visits to the Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center, Soultry Sisters Art, and the Filipinos in San Diego Exhibit at the Chula Vista Library.