 Dear
qvReaders
Welcome to qv10, the Diversity Issue! When
we think of diversity, we think of the many uniquenesses within
the Latino community. We're moreno, huero, or medium-skinned.
We have short hair, long hair, or-in some cases-no hair at all.
We're clean-cut, with moustaches, with goatees, or with beards.
We're thin, muscular, chubby, tall, or short. We're doctors,
lawyers, educators, students, waiters, actors, dancers, musicians,
or even fast-food workers. We're QV, straight, or bisexual.
We're deaf, blind, or physically challenged, or not. We are male,
female, transgendered, or in some cases, intersexed. All in all,
it's diversity that makes our Latino community so beautiful.
In celebration of our diversity, we've
included a beautiful painting (Available only in the print version.
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painting captures the rich diversity of our Latino community
and even includes the faces of some of qvMagazine's past models!
Many thanks go to Alex Tapia, the talented young artist who hand
drew this painting specifically for this issue. Did we mention
Alex is also our qvCover model for this issue?
Next, we wanted to do something different-something
that you rarely see in QV magazines, or in any magazine in general.
What we decided to do is talk to four straight Latino guys. We
asked them to be open and tell us how they see Latinos. It's
all from a straight man's perspective!
Then, we interviewed two guys-a 16-year-old
and a 39-year-old. We asked one what it's like to be a teenager
and QV? And we asked the other one what's it like to be QV
and approaching 40? It's amazing to see how both-being diverse
in ages-see the same QV community.
Also, in this issue, you'll find a special
interview with a deaf, bisexual Latino. He'll share with us what
it's like being bisexual in the deaf community. We'll also give
you a few pointers on some words that every Latino should
know how to say in sign language!
Next, be sure to read our exclusive qvFocus
interview with film director Roberto Ramirez. Roberto is a Latino who's directing the prequel to the movie, "The Prince
of Egypt." Find out the details of his current project,
and what he has to say about being QV in the workplace!
Finally, qvMagazine is proud to present
the 2nd Annual Latino Vibe Party '99! This spectacular event
will take place on a yacht on Saturday, August 21, 1999. It's
an event you won't want to miss so send in your reservation form
early. For more information, please click
here.
So, with all this excitement in mind, have
a wonderful summer and enjoy qv10, the Diversity Issue!
Sincerely,
The qvStaff
P.S. Here are two good reasons to Order qvMagazine today! These can be found only in the PRINT version
of qvMagazine!!!
First of all, did you happen to catch the
ALMA Awards on June 3rd? Well, qvMagazine was there, and we've
got the lowdown on what went on at the star-studded after party!
We'll tell you what some of your favorite Latino celebrities
had to say when we asked them what they would say to their Latino fans!
Secondly, we've included a sizzling summer
swimsuit fashion spread-coming to you straight from New York!
This "off da' hook" spread features some fine lookin'
NYC papis, who'll take your breath away!
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