<span class="author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz88zis4z67zprz77z2z86zkuz81z5gm9z66zz88zvz85zz68zz75zz85zz84z0z69zz65zu"><span class=" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz88zis4z67zprz77z2z86zkuz81z5gm9z66zz88zvz85zz68zz75zz85zz84z0z69zz65zu">Moderated by Larry La Fontaine,</span> <span class=" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz88zis4z67zprz77z2z86zkuz81z5gm9z66zz88zvz85zz68zz75zz85zz84z0z69zz65zu h-ldquo">“</span><span class=" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz88zis4z67zprz77z2z86zkuz81z5gm9z66zz88zvz85zz68zz75zz85zz84z0z69zz65zu">Queer Prism” builds on the themes of Abram’s <a href="http://tallerpr.org/event/ron-abram-el-ambiente/"><em>El Ambiente</em></a> exhibition. The panel investigates Latino and Queer identities, and the stories created around places that bring people together. Looking at Puerto Rico's queer spaces</span> <span class=" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz88zis4z67zprz77z2z86zkuz81z5gm9z66zz88zvz85zz68zz75zz85zz84z0z69zz65zu h-lparen">(</span><span class=" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz88zis4z67zprz77z2z86zkuz81z5gm9z66zz88zvz85zz68zz75zz85zz84z0z69zz65zu">el ambiente) and how they have become more visible in society, the panel will explore the transformation of Latino identity in light of growing acceptance of queer identity. Participants include Ron Abram, David Acosta, Gerard Silva, and Nikki Lopez.</span></span>

<span class=" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz88zis4z67zprz77z2z86zkuz81z5gm9z66zz88zvz85zz68zz75zz85zz84z0z69zz65zu">The panel is part of Taller’s Diálogo Series, whose goal is to deepen our understanding of broader social issues of struggle, community, economic upheaval, and identity. Funding for Diálogo has been provided by a generous grant from PNC Arts Alive, a multi-year initiative of the <a href="https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html">PNC Foundation</a> dedicated to supporting visual and performing arts groups with the goal of increasing arts access and engagement in new and innovative ways. </span>