You’re invited to Diálogo – Pride, Power & Progress, an intimate evening dinner and conversation taking place on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 6 p.m., at The Abbey in West Hollywood.
An intimate in-person gathering that brings together powerful voices at the intersection of journalism, identity, and social impact.
This monthly Diálogo series is presented by the Latino Media Collaborative (LMC) and hosted by CALÓ News. This month, the Los Angeles Blade joins LMC and CALÓ News to host this event on Pride, power and progress at the intersection of LGBTQ and Latinx issues. The ongoing collaboration between the CALÓ News and LA Blade newsrooms bridges a gap between some of the largest communities across Los Angeles County with the goal of covering issues and highlighting the stories that matter to us.
This special evening will feature a welcome cocktail reception, appetizers and an informal but intentional conversation among local and national leaders in journalism, philanthropy and civic engagement.
Together, we’ll explore the evolving landscape of Latinx journalism and its critical role in advancing equity, representation and lasting social change.
Speakers include Salina EsTitties from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Andrés Palencia, CEO & Co-Founder, LatiNation, Liliana T. Pérez, Sr. Director of Cultural Affairs, L.A. Chargers, Bamby Salcedo, Bamby Salcedo, CEO & President, TransLatin@ Coalition, and Jorge Reyes Salinas, Communications Director, Equality California.
The panel will be moderated by Los Angeles Blade Editor, Gisselle Palomera, with opening remarks by Los Angeles Publisher, Alexander Rodriguez and Managing Director of Latino Media Collaborative, Esperanza Guevera.
The event is free, RSVP here and follow CALÓ News and Los Angeles Blade on Instagram.
The Abbey: 692 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
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