Alys Garcia Carrera

Alys is a spring 2020 intern for OutSmart magazine and an international student who currently attends the University of Houston. They are majoring in Political Science and have three minors: GLBT studies, English/Spanish translation, and film studies. They also work for the University's Special Collections LGBTQ archives at M.D. Anderson Library.

Arts & Entertainment

Alys Garcia CarreraDecember 1, 2022
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Tragedy and Triumph

As we celebrate the resilience of our community and remember those we’ve lost on World AIDS Day, we want to look back at a few notable movies and shows that…
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Arts & Entertainment

Alys Garcia CarreraDecember 30, 2021
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LGBTQ Period Films to Watch This Winter

Dive into the queer past with these 10 flicks.
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Arts & Entertainment

Alys Garcia CarreraMay 4, 2021
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12 Uplifting Albums by Queer Asian Musicians

These must-hear works range from techno-pop to R&B.
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Arts & Entertainment

Alys Garcia CarreraFebruary 1, 2021
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Black Queer Music Pioneers

Six artists who have greatly impacted the industry.
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Art

Alys Garcia CarreraDecember 23, 2020
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OutSmart’s 2020 LGBTQ Media Favorites

A roundup of the year’s best queer books, television, and films.
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Arts & Entertainment

Alys Garcia CarreraOctober 29, 2020
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Spooky Films for a Queer Halloween

LGBTQ movies for everyone, from the horror fanatic to the faint of heart.
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Art

Alys Garcia CarreraAugust 26, 2020
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LGBTQ Media that You Can (and Should) Stream Right Now

Films and TV series featuring a wide variety of queer BIPOC leads.
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COVID-19 Coverage

Alys Garcia CarreraAugust 18, 2020
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Keeping Queer Women of Color Connected during the Pandemic

Houston’s LOC moves online to strengthen community ties.
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Arts & Entertainment

Alys Garcia CarreraAugust 14, 2020
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Now Streaming: Seven Inspiring Queer BIPOC Documentaries

Jewel’s Catch One, Mucho Mucho Amor, Kumu Hina, and more.
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Arts & Entertainment

Alys Garcia CarreraJune 4, 2020
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Queer History Seen through the Camera’s Lens

A list of films that represent the journey to LGBTQ rights.
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