[dropcap size=big]L[/dropcap]as Fotos Project will host “Pride” on Saturday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m., a one-night-only solo exhibition by Nathalie Diaz, age 16, telling the stories of youth who identify as LGBTQ+ in inner-city neighborhoods like Boyle Heights and South Los Angeles. Through intimate portraits and writings, Diaz highlights youth advocating for LGBTQ+ visibility through political, social, and cultural change while also showing “them for who they are, thriving, positive, and influential members of our communities”.
What: Las Fotos Project “PRIDE, A Solo Show by Nathalie Diaz” Event
When: Saturday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Las Fotos Project, 2658 Pasadena Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Visuals: Exhibit with 20+ portrait photographs and writings that feature South and East Los Angeles based LGBTQ+ youth.
"It has always been taught to me to stand up for what I believe in, to stand up for human rights. I focus on women's rights and LGBT rights. There's no way around it, I must always stand proudly for this strong, wonderful community. I will never stop fighting for LGBT rights and awareness. " - Nathalie Diaz, age 16
About: Las Fotos Project is a non-profit community-based photography program whose primary goal is to bring about positive change for adolescent girls facing adversity. Through one-on-one mentoring, photography trainings, and assigned field projects, our programs and services foster the creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills needed to compete in a 21st century workforce. We serve female students between the ages of 11-18, from predominantly low-income households, who do not have access to photography equipment or arts-based programs
To learn more about Las Fotos Project visit www.lasfotosproject.org or follow us via Twitter and Instagram @lasfotosproject.
