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PFLAG Laments the Death of Carmen Vázquez Due to COVID-19

February 3, 2021

This is a bilingual message. / Esta es una declaración bilingüe.

PFLAG National mourns the loss of Carmen Vázquez, a social justice legend who died from complications due to COVID-19. 

“Carmen sought justice for LGBTQ+ people and immigrants with courage, tenacity, and intelligence,” said Diego M. Sanchez, APR, Vázquez’ longtime friend and PFLAG National’s Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Partnerships. “I’ve loved her for more than 30 years. Her legacy will live for generations because she coached as well as coaxed, taught and persuaded.”

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PFLAG National lamenta la muerte de Carmen Vázquez, una leyenda de la justicia social que murió por complicaciones a causa del COVID-19.

“Carmen buscó justicia para las personas LGBTQ+ e inmigrantes con valor, tenacidad e inteligencia, dijo Diego M. Sanchez, APR, un amigo de ella durante muchos años y director de promoción, políticas y asociaciones de PFLAG National. “La he amado durante más de 30 años. Su legado vivirá durante generaciones porque ella enseñó tanto como persuadió.”

 

 


About PFLAG National

PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. With over 400 chapters and nearly 250,000 members and supporters crossing multiple generations of families in major urban centers, small cities, and rural areas across America, PFLAG is committed to creating a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed. To learn more, visit pflagchapters.wpenginepowered.com, like us on Facebook (/pflag), watch us on YouTube (/pflag), or follow us on Twitter (@pflag) or Instagram (@pflag).

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