Aired Oct 28, 2021
Being Queer & Puerto Rican
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ+ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about LGBTQ+ issues. Each week we’ll offer an article on LGBTQ+ topics and suggest a few questions you can use to lead a discussion.
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Article: Puerto Rico Reaffirms LGBTQ Friendliness With New Campaign
Source: Travel Pulse
Author: Lacey Pfalz
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In what ways can working to attract a greater number of LGBTQ+ tourists to Puerto Rico help educate visitors about Puerto Rican culture? In your opinion, does tourism have the potential to change misperceptions about how different communities intersect?Â
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The LGBTQ+ tourism business is estimated to be worth more than $281 billion globally. In what ways can tourism boost the economic development in different communities? What can this mean for LGBTQ+-owned businesses and creators?
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This article makes note of Discover Puerto Rico’s Pathway to Employment plan which was designed to “to empower members of the LGBTQ+ community as hospitality employees.” What impact do you think programs like this could have for LGBTQ+ job seekers in Puerto Rico?
Bonus read: While Puerto Rico is making huge progress in building inclusive culture, many challenges remain, and advocates are focused. Check out this article to learn more. Â
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