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gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · 6d

On this National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, we remember that:

REMEMBERING is power.

PROTECTING HIV funding is community care.

FIGHTING for each other is a sacred act of love rebellion.

The government may be shut down but we ain’t!

Head to saveHIVfunding.org for ways to take action.

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gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you, miss major.
for your laughter.
for your fight.
for reminding us that we are worth protecting.

rest in power.
rest in love.
rest knowing your children have it from here.

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gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · 17d

i had to set one of the hardest boundaries in what was one of the most important relationships in my life this past summer and sleep has eluded me. the silver lining* is that i have discovered some great shows. “family law” on the CW and it’s app is an absolute delight and great queer storylines.

gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · Sep 2

i carried bags this summer. that’s how she got through. 🙌🏽

gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · Jun 4

40 years ago, lisa lisa & cult jam not only helped to launch the freestyle sound into the mainstream but they gifted us a song that inspired conversations about consent, autonomy and sex among young people.

Songs That Soundtracked the AIDS Crisis: Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam’s “I Wonder If I Take You Home”

Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam emerged in the summer of 1985, during the height of the Reagan era, as one of the first Latin freestyle groups to achieve significant crossover and commercial success. Thei…

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gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · Jan 20

keep fighting. keep loving. keep speaking truth to power. and please, keep telling, shouting and documenting our individual and collective stories!

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gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · Jan 19

this was on youtube for a quick minute a few years ago. i watched this along with the paula abdul movie. still so good.

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gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · Jan 19

seriously, i still miss black planet and mijente. BUT truly, honestly, i am still tryna get over CL’s ban.

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gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · Jan 15

Today is the seventh annual #TransphobiaIsASin campaign. As we witness the continued attacks on trans people, we continue to remind the world of trans people’s right to thrive!

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gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · Jan 13

with each second, the onion becomes closer to actual truth than satire.

The Onion @theonion.com · Jan 11

Mark Zuckerberg Defends Decision To Fly Confederate Flag At Facebook Headquarters

MENLO PARK, CA—Claiming that the banner embodied the spirit of the company’s values, Mark Zuckerberg defended his controversial decision Friday to fly a Confederate flag at the Facebook headquarters. ...

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farrahparkes.bsky.social @farrahparkes.bsky.social · Jan 12

Imagine alienating your constituents by caping for billionaires for months only to have them loudly and publicly embarrass you. 😬

a cartoon of homer simpson standing in a grassy yard

Alt: Gif of Homer Simpson leaning backwards to hide himself in a hedge.

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louie @louiesmixtape.bsky.social · Jan 12

samantha fox emerged from a page 3 model in the UK to an international pop star in 1986 with her top 5 hit “touch me.” she then scored 2 more US top 10 hits with “naughty girls” (1988) and “i wanna have some fun” (1989) - both written + produced by full force. (1) #music #80smusic #dancemusic

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louie @louiesmixtape.bsky.social · Jan 11

“wanna drop a house (on that bitch)” was originally released in 1995. featuring uncredited vocals by heather leigh west, it was the junior vasquez remix that helped propell the tongue and cheek “wizard of oz” play on words track to number 21 on billboard dance club chart. (1) #musichistory

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gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · Jan 11

wishing the happiest of birthdays to one and only, the incomparable rahsaan patterson!

RAHSAAN PATTERSON: in celebration of

In 1984, one of my favorite songs was Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out For A Hero.” I was just eight years old, but I fuckin’ LOVED the drama of the anthemic song. I would lip-sync this song when no one…

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gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · Dec 31

The title, inspired by a lyric from Beyoncé’s transcendent track “II HANDS II HEAVEN”, encapsulates this moment and where we’re headed. It’s a sonic journey of our favorite songs of 2024—a mix of beats, vibes, and lyrics that define our year and kept us moving forward.

ten thousand steps towards the time of your life

Playlist · louie’s mixtape · 40 items · 3 saves

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gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · Dec 28

48 years old and we are loving it.

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gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · Dec 24

the holidays will always be hard for me. but i know that i am not alone. that helps. i hope this helps.

That One Christmas My Friends Saved Me From Loneliness

We didn’t grow up celebrating Noche Buena. My mother didn’t bake cookies, and we didn’t drink coquito. Chyle, I didn’t even know what a Parranda was until I was well into my 20’s. My mother,&n…

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gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · Dec 20

best days to share playlists are on fridays. so here y’all go! enjoy!

christmas is campy & gay

Playlist · louie’s mixtape · 101 items · 106 saves

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Lawrence Everett Forbes @bohemiandork.com · Dec 20

Special thanks to @granvarones.bsky.social for the awesome T-shirt(s)! And for bringing me back to the modeling business! 🤪

Black man in thick dark blue eyewear wearing a Gran Varones T-shirt.

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gran varones @granvarones.bsky.social · Dec 2

THIS is a reminder.
THIS is a call to action.
THIS is a fact!

On this #WorldAIDSDay may we all remember to remember that AIDS activism is rooted in the belief that EVERYONE deserves access to safety, food, treatment, housing and humanity.

WE FIGHT ON.