In January, LGBT Latinos in Miami held their first ever gay pride event. The GayOcho! Festival was held on one of the city’s most famous streets, Calle Ocho. It was a big moment for gay Latinos, who hail from a socially conservative culture. And it was especially meaningful for the thousands of gays and lesbians who’ve come to Miami to escape often violent harassment in Latin America. Tim Padgett from Here & Now contributor WLRN reports.
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- Tim Padgett, WLRN-Miami Herald News’ Americas correspondent. He tweets @TimPadgett2.
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