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Coco Alinsug

Constantino A., “Coco” Alinsug was born and raised in a political family in Cebu City in the Philippines. He is Lynn’s first openly gay city councilor. He comes from a family with a strong political and community tradition of service. Coco was the first Executive Director from Lynn of the North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ+ Youth, NAGLY. Coco came to the US in 1996 and has been a resident of Lynn since 2003, where he lives with his husband Peter. His November 2023 interview discusses growing up in the Philippines, family, religion, moving to America, volunteer work, relationships, 47 Central, chosen family, and community.

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It's not like religious here in America

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My family used to own the number one anti-Marcos newspaper.

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I moved to America to live my life as a gay man.

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I was heartbroken.

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George asked me to be his events coordinator.

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You have your chosen family.

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You are opening doors for others to follow.

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I was this flamboyant kid growing up.

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I'm a staff of the president.

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Volunteer work with HIV causes.

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It's a sanctuary for the LGBT community and allies.

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We don't have to hide anymore.

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Add more letters there!

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Continue the advocacy work.

Coco Alinsug

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