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  • published Salud! a las Grandes Memorias in NOCHE DE LAS MEMORIAS 2024-09-24 16:18:21 -0700


    Sunday, December 1st, 2024
    World AIDS Day
    2PM - 8PM

    Music & Health Community Festival, Celebrating 20 years of The Wall Las Memorias AIDS Monument and Noche de las Memorias.

    ¡SALUD! a Las Grandes Memorias will feature a FREE Music & Health Fair with main-stage performances, including Emcee and musical artists, dancing, poetry readings, and speeches from community activists. 

    Health Booths will offer essential services such as mental health support, HIV testing, PrEP, substance use disorder resources, women’s health services, cancer screenings, and vaccinations.

    The afternoon continues with our annual Noche de las Memorias, the largest AIDS awareness event in Los Angeles. This free memorial event will include the etching of new names on our Monument in honor and recognition of those who have died due to AIDS. The event will feature Aztec dancers, virtual & live global speakers, community prayer, family testimonials, a candlelight vigil, a youth choir, and a sing-along. We will also unveil our new Virtual AIDS Monument and close the evening with a commemorative fireworks display.

    The Wall Las Memorias AIDS Monument
    Lincoln Park
    3600 N Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90031
  • published bigo live in EVENTS 2024-06-12 09:22:40 -0700

    The Wall Las Memorias (TWLM) is partnering with BIGO LIVE to celebrate Pride Month! Join us for a special 1-hour live event on BIGO LIVE's Pride 365. Engage in a meaningful conversation with Eddie and Lester, two incredible TWLM team members. They'll be ready to answer your questions on topics such as Pride, HIV prevention, substance use prevention, mental health awareness, and much more. Don't miss out!

     

    Sunday, June 23, 2024 @ 12PM

    Eddie Bañuelos Lester Gamez

     

    To watch the LIVE, Download the BIGO LIVE App!

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  • published The LAPD Celebrates Pride Month in TWLM in the News 2024-06-06 10:41:58 -0700

    The LAPD Celebrates Pride Month

    The LAPD Celebrates Pride Month - Richard Zaldivar was selected as one of the influential members of the community. [Watch More]

  • San Gabriel could dissolve its social justice-focused commission despite backlash

    Less than four years after it was created in the wake of social justice protests sparked by the police killing of George Floyd, the city of San Gabriel will consider disbanding its Human Equity, Access and Relations Commission at their Tuesday, April 16 meeting, despite outcry from residents and activist organizations. [Read More]

     

  • Equity commission eliminated in the city of San Gabriel

    Latina Vice Mayor Denise Menchaca promoted the end of HEAR; She receives boos from the LGBTQ community and is criticized for spreading a message of non-inclusion, hatred and rejection. By a 3-2 vote, the San Gabriel City Council rescinded the Commission on Equity, Access and Human Relations (HEAR), four years after its creation, with members of the LGBTQ community blaming Latina Vice Mayor Denise Menchaca , of being the promoter of the dissolution and of spreading “hatred” and assured that they will do everything possible “so that she does not occupy a position in the municipal government again.” [Read More]

  • MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving Foundation Honors The Wall Las Memorias with a $1 Million Grant

    We are grateful, humbled, and joyous by this accolade and the national recognition by the Yield Giving Foundation. The grant is a testament to the important and necessary work of the organization, the dedication of our staff, our board members, and our beloved community. It will allow us to deepen our impact and increase our reach to help even more community members for years to come. Thank you MacKenzie  Scott, Yield Giving, and Lever for Change for this great recognition.

    Richard Zaldivar
    Founder and Executive Director
    The Wall Las Memorias

  • Mural unveiling brings Mayor Bass to Boyle Heights

    bhb_mural

    The Eastside is well known for its many murals, many of which hold cultural significance for its residents, both past and present. Falling in line, a new work titled “Our Boyle Heights” on 1st Street reflects the mission, vision, and values of the local nonprofit it covers. [Read More

  • Noche de Las Memorias – The Wall Las Memorias AIDS Monument

    The first report of AIDS appeared in the Center for Disease Control’s weekly public health digest in June of 1981 on CNN. Today, it is estimated that 39 million people are living with HIV and 1.2 million live in the United States. According to local data, in Los Angeles County, there were over 50,000 individuals living with HIV in 2022. [ Read More ]

  • published SoCal Catholics React in TWLM in the News 2024-01-02 15:33:51 -0800

    SoCal Catholics React

    Pope Francis

    LGBTQIA+ Catholics in Southern California are welcoming the announcement from the Vatican on Monday that Pope Francishas given his approval to priests to bless same-sex unions.

    Why it matters: Richard Zaldivar, executive director-founder of The Wall Las Memorias, a Los Angeles-based LGBTQ+-Latino community organization, called Francis’ approval a “Christmas gift.” [ Read More ]

  • A night of remembrance on the Eastside

    Noche 2023 Richard

    World AIDS Day, December 1, 1993. That’s the day The Wall Las Memorias Project was founded by Richard L. Zaldivar, who still leads the organization as its Executive Director three decades later. It was also the organization’s first “Noche de Memorias”, a night of mourning dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS epidemic and remembering the lives of those who have passed from the disease over the years. [ READ MORE ]

  • LGBTQ+ Angelenos celebrate Vatican's Ok of same-sex couples

    The Vatican’s surprise announcement Monday that authorized the blessing of same-sex couples — while still upholding the church’s ban on gay marriage — was celebrated by many queer Catholics and their allies as a significant win for inclusivity, though one more of philosophy than practice. [ Read More ]

  • published Latino Men's Health Summit in EVENTS 2023-10-27 12:27:57 -0700



    EVENT AT CAPACITY - NO MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE

    Join us for an afternoon of connection, healing, and power. Enjoy a delicious lunch and exciting entertainment as we come together to address issues impacting gay, bisexual, trans, and questioning Latino men in Los Angeles.



    Steering Committee

    Eddie Bañuelos, Michael Barajas, Ernesto Cornejo, Jorge Diaz, Kevin Estrada, Bernardo Gomez, Joaquin Gutierrez, Jesus Leija, Carlos Moreno, Jose Navarro, Guilmar Perdomo, Garrett Terrones, Luis Vasquez, and Richard Zaldivar.


    Location




    ➢ Must be 18+ to attend. Space is limited, all guests must register prior to the event
    ➢ Free self-parking is available.
    ➢ Dress Code: Casual
    ➢ Food & Beverages
    ➢ RSVP Required

    REGISTRATION CLOSED
    REGISTER HERE


     

     

  • 30th Annual Noche de Las Memorias


    We invite you to join us on Friday, December 1st at 6:30 PM for the 30th Annual Noche de Las Memorias. 

    Noche de Las Memorias is our signature World AIDS Day community event dedicated to remembering the lives and memories of those we have lost to the AIDS epidemic. Please stay turned for updated information on this years event. 

    Name submissions are open until November 17th, 2023. If you would still like to have the name of a loved one who has passed from AIDS engraved into the monument wall, please submit their name here. [ Click Here ]

     


     

     Special Guests

    More information to come.

    Performances by

    Nexahualtcoyotl Danza Azteca
    Mariachi Cris Reza and the Servidores

     Location

    Registration

    Registration opens at 6:30 PM
    Program starts at 7:00 PM

  • A Place at the Table to Shape Cancer Research

    When Richard Zaldivar founded The Wall Las Memorias Project, his goal was not simply to build a wall to honor those who died of AIDS and offer a place of solace and remembrance to their loved ones. He also built, through his organization, a groundbreaking community health and wellness resource and inspired public conversation about a disease that makes people scared and uncomfortable. [ Read More ]

  • Nonprofit urges LA City Council to end motion reallocating $500,000 in funds from organization

     A nonprofit organization that serves some of the most vulnerable communities in Los Angeles is facing a major loss in funding from the city. On Wednesday, about 30 members of the nonprofit The Wall Las Memorias Project and advocates attended the Los Angeles City Council meeting. [Read More]

     

  • published Live Proud Live Healthy in EVENTS 2023-06-06 13:20:19 -0700

    Live Proud Live Healthy

     THURSDAY, JUNE 22 - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

    Join us in celebrating Pride Month! "Live Proud, Live Healthy" is an evening of celebration and healing through joy. Acknowledging the recent wave of legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community, and the harm that COVID-19-related isolation has had on the community, with a discussion on mental health featuring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Entertainment by drag performers, and DJ set. Dinner will be provided.
     

     

    Sister Electra-Complex Sister Loose Clarita
       
    Sister Vida Vegana Joselito Laudencia
       

    Ongina
    Event MC
    Melissa Befierce

     
    La'Don Amour  

    The Wall Las Memorias - Boyle Heights HUB
    2020 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033

    PARKING IS LIMITED - PLEASE CONSIDER TAKING A RIDE SHARE

    Online Registration [Click Here]| [email protected] | 323-257-1056 Ex 34

    FREE COMMUNITY EVENT - Doors open at 6 PM. 

    When registering by phone or email, please include your First and Last name and phone number; someone will return your call to confirm your reservation. If you plan to attend with multiple guests, EACH guest much register themselves.

    Tickets are limited, reserve now! No walk-ins must have a ticket confirmation. Must be 18 years or older. If you are no longer able to attend the event please contact us to open your seat up for another guest. Thank you!

  • Celebrities to attend Boyle Heights' free Mental Health Awareness event Sunday

    As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, The Wall Las Memorias — a local community health and wellness organization dedicated to serving minority and underserved populations — will hold a free community event at its Boyle Heights hub on Sunday.

    The event is called "Honoring Our Women, Nurturing Our Soul" and aims to draw attention to mental health issues in the Latino and LGBTQ+ communities. [READ MORE

  • published Best Photos of May 2023 in TWLM in the News 2023-05-24 11:20:44 -0700

    Variety - Best Photos of May 2023

    Charo speaks at The Wall Las Memorias’ Honoring Our Women, Nurturing Our Soul event in Los Angeles on May 21. [Read More]

  • Fentanyl, a drug that is killing our community

    1,259 Latinos lost their lives in Los Angeles County from 2016 to 2021, not far from the 1,673 whites who perished during the same period [ Read More ]

  • published Honoring Our Women - Nurturing Our Soul in EVENTS 2023-04-25 16:22:22 -0700

    SOLD OUT EVENT

    Join us in celebrating Latina women and their collective resilience in the face of COVID-19. This special event highlights the unique challenges faced by women and sheds light on the importance of prioritizing their mental health and well-being. Through guest speakers, panel discussions, and personal testimonies, the event aims to create a safe space for women to share their experiences and empower each other. 

    Food and entertainment will also be available to our guests. Tickets are limited. Please register before it's too late. This event is age restricted to 18 and over. 

    Event Location

     

    The Wall Las Memorias
    Boyle Heights HUB
    2020 E. 1st Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90033

    Parking is limited
    Be aware of posted signs


    1st Street (meter parking)
    S. Cummings St (2-hour parking & Street Parking)
    N. Cummings St (Street Parking)
    St. Louis (Street Parking)

    Special Guest Speakers

     

    beatriz adriana

    Beatriz Adriana

    Actress and Singer

     

    Charo

    American music and pop culture icon

     


    Entertainment and Music

    NO MORE REGISTRATIONS ARE BEING TAKEN AT THIS TIME.

    When registering by phone or email, please include your First and Last name and phone number; someone will return your call to confirm your reservation. If you are reserving more than one ticket, please also include information on those attending.

    Tickets are limited, reserve now! No walk-ins must have RSVP. Must be 18 years or older.