Dear Pride Center Fam,

It may seem that we have been dozing off during the last few months at the Pride Center, but we have not - we promise.

We had an array of events, new staff and collaborations that came and went so fast that we did not have time to share all our wonderful news in our fabulous newsletter. But rest assured we are back on with sharing all things Pride Center.

Best,

Ana Bernal (they/them)

LGBTQIA+ Student Success Specialist

PCC Pride Center

Pride Center will be open during Summer Session.

Monday - Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm

Friday 9:00am-12:00pm

We will be observing the following holidays and the center will be closed:

June 19th - Juneteenth

July 4th

Our Resource Advocates will be on staff to help with any questions or connections on campus.

Alfredo Moran (He/Him/El)

Alondra Loza-Navarro (She/They)

Alfredo Moran (He/Him/El) is Gay Latino from the San Gabriel Valley, who is proud to be Mexican and Salvadoran. He is an English as Second Language Learner (ESL) who is product of the California Community College system and received his Bachelors in Sociology and double minors in Psychology and Pan African Studies from California State University, Los Angeles and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California. Much of his work experience has been working in diverse settings such as K-12th public schools, foster system, homeless veterans and higher education. He is a strong advocate for everyone to have access to education.

In his personal time, he enjoys listening to music of all kinds, anything from Jazz to House and even gets down to Tamborazo. Loves to go out dance, attend music festivals, travel and watch Rupaul Drag Race.

Alondra Loza-Navarro (she/they) is a first-generation, queer Latine from the Bay Area who is passionate about centering equity, access, and critical race and queer theory in their work with students both inside and outside the classroom. Outside of PCC, they are highly involved in their graduate student government, community engagement, and on-campus advocacy work. Her background includes a BA in Sociology with a concentration in Comparative Race and Ethnicity Studies and Minor in Spanish Language and Literature from Reed College. Much of their previous work experience has involved institutionalizing DEI initiatives, judicial affairs and restorative practices, and multicultural programming for first generation students, queer students, and students of color. She is currently completing her MEd in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs at the University of Southern California. Outside of work, you can catch Alondra reading science fiction and fantasy books, experimenting with a new banana bread recipe, or thrifting.



Celebrate PCC Pride - Flag Raising

We raised the Pride Flag at Robinson Stadium on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

We had Superintendent/President

José A. Gómez kick off the event with a speech. We also had the privilege of having Board President Alton Wang and Board Trustee James Aldana.

Ana Bernal Pride Center Student Success Specialist gave a short speech and introduced student leaders on campus who also gave meaningful words about todays situation with the troubles LGBTQIA2S+ people are facing today.

Student speakers Irene Wong, Student Board Trustee, Clarinde Sanft, Queer Alliance President and Matteo Lange, Pride Center Student Worker

Shout out to the campus community who showed up for the flag raising. We also had refreshments provided by the President's Office.

On May 28, 2025, the Pride Center organized the Lavender Graduation 2025. We had over 125+ people attend the event. We also had a record breaking number of graduates sign-up we came up to having over 33 LGBTQIA2S+ graduates!

The evening was kicked off with a welcome by Dr. Radhika Khandelwal our IEDJ Director of Intercultural Engagement. Followed by an event blessing from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Los Angeles Chapter. We had great speeches from PCC Board Member Alton Wong, who gave the graduates words of encouragement.

Our Keynote Speaker was Los Angeles City Council Member District 14 and PCC Alum Ysabel Jurado, she gave us a great speech and a true 'real talk' about not giving up on ourselves and our dreams.

In attendance was Board Trustee Ryan Liu, distinguished PCC staff and faculty, many friends and family from far and wide to support all our graduates.

Photobooth service was provided by Digital Memories of Arcadia. Catering was provided by local restaurant Mediterranean Grill in Pasadena.

The event was organized with the many helping hands of Institutional Equity, Diversity and Justice Division, Office of Student Life, shout out to APIDA, Black Student Success Center, Dream Center, Men of Color Action Network and FYE Pathways, Freeman Center for Career and Completion.

A super special hats off to the volunteers from campus and outside of the local community who all jumped in to make magic happen. Y'all are golden!

It was quiet a memorable event and for us as all new staff at the Pride Center, we feel we made a splash with a little sass!

Because that is how we roll.

See you next year!

Welcome to the BIPOC Book Club in West Los Angeles event! Join us at Qwench Juice Bar & DRNK Coffee + Tea for an evening of mingling, reading, and community building. 

What is the BIPOC Silent Book Club? 

Instead of requiring that everyone reads the same book, each person gets to choose what they want to read. You don’t have to read anything ahead of time either. Just bring a book of your choosing (by a BIPOC author) & read quietly alongside fellow book lovers! There will be time to eat, drink (nonalcoholic), mingle, & take breaks. All are welcome.All are welcome; please bring a book (zine/kindle/reading material) written by a BIPOC author, to read silently at the event. 

Food & nonalcoholic drinks are available for purchase on site. Free parking lot on site. ADA accessible. Sober space. Open to all! 

Qwench Juice Bar & DRNK Coffee + Tea

5035 West Slauson Avenue #Suite A Los Angeles, CA 90056

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