This insightful panel from explores the profound legacy of pioneering queer Chicanx writer Gil Cuadros, whose work vividly captured the struggles and aspirations of queer, Chicanx/Latinx, and seropositive individuals in 1990s Los Angeles. Cuadros’ poetry and stories delve into the quest for love and belonging amid physical suffering, social dislocation, and familial rejection. Through his characters’ transformative journeys, Cuadros reveals the potential for profound human connection and spiritual evolution, even in the face of the AIDS crisis. The discussion will illuminate Cuadros’ thematic focus on love, spiritual yearning, and the potential for human consciousness in a truncated lifespan. The esteemed panelists—author Myriam Gurba, activist and professor Omar González, and co-editors Professors Pablo Alvarez and Rafael Pérez-Torres—along with moderator Terry Wolverton, will discuss Cuadros’ commitment to the revolutionary force of love and his role as an emotional historian of the AIDS era. The panel will also address the impact of his seminal 1994 work, City of God, praised for its unflinching portrayal of devastation and empowerment during the AIDS crisis, and highlight the significance of his newly published collection, My Body is Paper, sourced from ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, which sheds new light on his contributions to queer Chicanx literature. Come to celebrate Cuadros’ enduring influence and the vital role of queer archives in preserving and understanding the legacies of queer history. “Gil Cuadros: Revolutionary Queer Love and AIDS in Chicanx/Latinx L.A.” will take place at One Gallery on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 5-6:30 p.m. https://circafestival.org/event/gil-cuadros-revolutionary-queer-love-and-aids-in-chicanx-latinx-l-a/