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Isabela Espadas Barros Leal

Isabela Espadas Barros Leal is an associate editor for NBC News' diversity verticals based in New York. 

Isabela Espadas Barros Leal is an associate editor for NBC News' diversity verticals based in New York. 


Latest from Isabela Espadas Barros Leal

20h ago

Instances of anti-LGBTQ vandalism reported in nearly two dozen states during Pride Month

An NBC News tally found that Pride decorations were stolen or vandalized more than four dozen times in large cities and small towns across the country this month.

Tony Awards 2024 highlights: 'The Outsiders' wins best musical, 'Stereophonic' takes home 5 awards

Highlights from the 2024 Tony Awards, including winners, performances, red carpet looks and more.
17d ago

UCLA appoints Mexican public health expert Julio Frenk as first Latino chancellor

Julio Frenk, a public health expert and current president of the University of Miami, has been appointed the next chancellor of UCLA.

Pride and Politics: 30 barrier-breaking LGBTQ leaders

In the U.S., more than a thousand queer people have become elected officials and government leaders, and there have been at least seven out LGBTQ heads of state globally.

It's officially Pride Month: Here's everything you should know about the global LGBTQ celebration

Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Its roots trace back to the 1969 Stonewall riots.
32d ago

National Park Service clarifies employees will be allowed to join Pride events in uniform

The National Park Service clarified that it will allow employees to participate in celebratory parades and events, including Pride Month, in uniform.
34d ago

From lesbian bars to softball fields, a new book documents the evolution of queer women’s spaces

In her new book, "A Place of Our Own," author and journalist June Thomas details how six essential spaces shaped the lives of queer women over decades.
43d ago

Authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack that left three lesbians dead in Argentina

An investigation is ongoing into a suspected arson attack at a Buenos Aires hotel that left three lesbian women dead and another injured last week.
51d ago

Disillusionment plagues young Latinos who could decide the 2024 race in battleground states

Interviews with nearly two dozen young Latino students on college campuses in battleground states revealed many are uninterested in backing the two main candidates.

Met Gala 2024 highlights: Red carpet looks from Zendaya, Kim Kardashian, Cardi B., Sydney Sweeney and more

The latest news and live updates on the Met Gala, including the 2024 theme, how to watch from home, which celebrities are expected to walk the red carpet and more.

Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang to star in ‘The Wedding Banquet’ remake

Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang will star in a remake of Ang Lee’s 1993 romantic comedy “The Wedding Banquet” from director Andrew Ahn.