Dulce Vasquez

Dulce Vasquez is a community leader and former candidate for the California State Assembly. Raised in Los Angeles, she developed a strong commitment to serving her community. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UCLA, Dulce became involved in grassroots activism, focusing on issues like education and housing.

During her campaign for the State Assembly, Dulce came out as bi, emphasizing her dedication to authenticity and inclusivity. 

In her letter addressed to her husband, Dulce intertwines personal experiences with her political aspirations, emphasizing her commitment to LGBT representation and advocacy. Dulce published this letter and asked readers to join her in celebrating National Coming Out Day and supporting inclusive leadership in her campaign for the California State Assembly.

Despite not winning the election, she remains active in local advocacy, working to empower underrepresented voices and promote progressive policies. Outside of politics, Dulce enjoys time with her family and exploring her city. Through her perseverance, Dulce Vasquez continues to make a positive impact on her community.

I’ve been bisexual my whole life — as in, I’ve been attracted to men and women for as long as I can remember. In first grade I had crushes on my two best friends, a girl and a boy. I’m not sure at what point I learned what gay or lesbian meant, but in my world the idea of homosexuality had always carried a negative connotation. In the late 90s, middle schoolers rampantly chastised each other with “that’s gay.” Our high school’s support group was the Gay-Straight Alliance. As far as I knew, there was no “both”. There was no middle. There was no LGBTQ+.