In our community, the bonds of family and friendships are the glue that binds us together. These values that we hold so dear as Hispanics also provide us with the motivation, the instinct and the courage to act toward each other with love instead of fear.

This challenge applies to both heterosexuals and homosexuals, and can be met by each person communicating from the heart, with respect and without judgment or hate.

We have the power to stamp out homophobia in the Hispanic community – that power rests in each one of us.