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Corado, Ruby Jade

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Ruby Corado interview part 1, 2021-06-22

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Ms. Corado discusses growing up in El Salvador amidst the civil war, her understanding of her gender and its evolution, emigrating to D.C., living homeless in Dupont Circle, becoming an activist, and establishing Casa Ruby.

Dates: 2021-06-22

Ruby Corado interview part 2, 2021-07-13

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Ms. Corado discusses her early activism and leading the group Latinos en Accion which she would turn into Casa Ruby, the early days of Casa Ruby’s first space, the growth and accomplishments since then, and the challenges and hopes for the future.

Dates: 2021-07-13

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