Alex Medina: Fortunate to have a loving family

At 17, Alex Medina is the youngest of Mario and Candelaria Medina’s four children, with whom they form a very united family. Two years ago he decided to come out of the closet and spoke to his parents, who assured him that their love for him would never change.

Alex Medina and his parents Candelaria and Mario during recording session oF BHB workshop at Mi Centro LGBTBQ center in Boyle Heights. Photo by Antonio Mejías-Rentas for BHB.

Alex Medina: Fortunate to have a loving family