Chris Riojas 01/31/2019
Description
Chris Riojas talks about his youth with a strong Catholic father and a politically active lesbian mother. He recalls attending Pride parades and gay events as well as Catholic church services. He discusses traveling around Texas and the south through the gay bar scene, lesbian life, tattoo culture, and bouts of addiction. He also describes his experiences with black market hormones and living stealth as he transitioned, learning from many people along the way.
| Date(s) | 1/31/2019 |
| Call Number | DSG_009 |
| Subjects | LGBTQA+ community, Transgender identity, Transitioning AIDS (Disease), Addiction, Gay community, Gay pride celebrations, Interviews, Social acceptance, Social integration, Transgender people |
| Interviewee(s) | Chris Riojas |
| Interviewer(s) | Angus Henderson |