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Giving your support to LGBTQ+ Latino-owned businesses year-round is a meaningful way to promote diversity, innovation, and economic equity. These entrepreneurs bring unique perspectives and creativity to their industries, enriching our communities (and homes) with their contributions. When you choose to patronize these businesses beyond Pride Month, you help sustain their growth and ensure their voices are heard and valued.
Plus, it’s an opportunity to discover amazing products and services that reflect the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the queer Latine community. Here are five LGBTQ+ Latino-owned businesses to check out.
1. Owl & Co
Headquarters: West Hollywood, California
Founded by Hernan Lopez, a native Argentinian who now resides in Miami with his husband and their children, Owl & Co is a management consulting firm. The company services media and tech and is dedicated to advancing diversity in leadership through strategic guidance and innovative solutions.
2. Scary Good Coffee
Headquarters: Long Beach, California
Nancy Alvarez cofounded Scary Good Coffee as the inclusive kind of café for women and minorities she felt was sorely lacking in the coffee industry. A native of El Salvador, Alvarez is proud of her Latina, queer, and immigrant identities that she’s able to infuse into the ethos of her business. Scary Good’s coffee blends nod to the horror genre with names like Werewolf, Zombie, and Yeti.
3. Firme Arte
Headquarters: Sacramento, California
Firme Arte is a cutting-edge lifestyle brand that blends Chicano culture with modern art, mysticism, and fashion. It was founded by Natali Gonzalez, an indigenous queer artist and brujería practitioner. From T-shirts and jewelry to crystals and elixirs, Firme Arte celebrates cultural pride and ancestral healing.
4. Bianca Designs
Headquarters: Queens, New York
Bianca Designs is a colorful brand that specializes in creating LGBTQ+ and social justice-themed accessories and apparel. Latine founder Bianca Negron aims to celebrate and support diverse communities through their unique and empowering designs. Collections like “Gaymer” and “Spooky & Queer” showcase the subcultural nuances within the LGBTQ+ community, as well as identity-focused representations, like queer trans people of color and queer people with disabilities.
5. Plantiitas
Headquarters: Long Beach, California
Plantiitas exists as a welcoming space for plant enthusiasts of all gender and sexual identities. It was cofounded by Mexican native Kevin Alcaraz and Mexican American Anthony Diaz, and it offers a variety of plants, pots, and plant-related accessories with an emphasis on community engagement and education. The shop is dedicated to promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and mindful living, making it a beloved destination for eco-conscious consumers.
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This article was written with the assistance of AI.
