Gomez, Juan Carlos; Latsko, John (partner, partner), East L.A. Public Library, 2010-02-15T14:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006201

Interview Description

Juan Carlos Gomez (37) talks with life partner John Latsko (45) about migrating to Los Angeles from Honderus, coming out to his family and being a volunteer in Los Angeles.

Facilitator Subject Log

01:20 Juan Carlos talks about leaving Honduras for Los Angeles, CA.

06:00 Juan Carlos tells the story about how his family found out he was Gay.

10:30 Juan Carlos talks about not being able to find legal work in the United States when he first arrived. He talks about the limitations he faced when he first migrated.

20:00 John talks about being a bi-national couple in the United States. Juan Carlos describes the Prop 8 protests in West Hollywood and his character "America, Marry Me. "

25:00 Juan Carlos talks about what he hopes for in the future. He hopes binational gay couples will be able to marry.