KSP 2023-2024

The LGBTQIA+ Community In Koreatown

KSP’s 2023-2024 cohort explored the LGBTQIA+ community in Koreatown. We recorded our multiethnic and multilingual LGBTQIA+ older adults on their life experiences–their home countries, cultural traditions, childhood, faith, family, immigration and coming out (and not-coming out) narratives, intersectionality, discrimination, milestones and celebrations. Our curriculum studied the history (and threat to) LGBTQIA+ rights and educated our participants on LGBTQIA+ cultural competencies. We partnered with organizations and artists that reflect the cultural heritages and identities of our community to learn from the rich perspectives of Koreatown!

KSP 2023-2024 Youth Participants

COMING SOON

KSP 2023-2024 Elder Participants

Meet our elders

KSP 2023-24 Highlights

  • KSP Podcast

    The KSP Poscast is sharing stories, histories, interviews, and discussions in the different languages that make our city. Find interviews with Koreatown residents, business owners, and folks who have their finger on the pulse of what makes K-Town so special. Check it out where ever you listen to podcasts!

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  • Interview with Vicky "Tesorito"

    Listen to our podcast and read our interview with Vicky “Tesorito,” a trans woman from El Salvador, who immigrated to Koreatown when she was 15 years old. Long time KSP participant, Kimberly Espinosa, interviewed Vicky “Tesorito.” Come along with us as she shares with us how she has built community at the Guatemalan Restaurant Paseo Chapin, found opportunity, difficulties and love in Koreatown.

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