Along with remembrances of Selena and Uvalde victims at the State Fair of Texas is an ofrenda to an East Dallas resident who changed the lives of many.
The State Fair of Texas honors East Dallas resident and activist Jesse Tafalla, who died in June.Those were the famous words of Jesse Tafalla, an East Dallas native, LGBTQ and Latino advocate and, above all, a friend who was always happy to buy the next round.
He was a major part of the community, and memorial services were held after Tafalla's death at spaces such as the Latin LGBTQ bar Havana’s and even on the floor of the House of Representatives where he was recognized by Rep. Marc A. Vessy on June 16. Juan Contreras, Texas Latino Pride founder and president, knew Tafalla well and spoke of his commitment to the community. Contrera says Tafalla was at every art exhibition, every march and demonstration and yet still had time to offer friends, old or new, that drink.
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