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Because it's, you know, puerto rico, latino, colombian, whatever, mexico, we all can speak that same neighborhood language. - it feels like family, yo. - we are because we're all in the same struggle. we're one latin family. that's what we are. ♪ - man, thank you for all you do. - no, thank you, brother. - thank you. - and thank you for showing us off, 'cause we are the best. - yeah. [laughter] ♪ - the seeds of change come in all forms. chicago's latinx power is so unexpected, and yet, it's everywhere. from the bonds that feel like family to the art that becomes activism. latinos in this c...

Meet al enriquez. he's 87 years old and during the day, he sells sweets and cigarettes from his wooden cart. but by night, al becomes carmen de la rue, one of the fiercest drag queens that make up the golden gays of manila. cheering. they can sing, they can dance, all whilst looking absolutely fabulous. and like all good art, there's a message behind their work. more than half of those over 60 years of age and living in the philippines survive without a pension. plus, there's few support

Plus, there's few support systems outside of the traditional family set—up. the members of the golden gays grew up in a less tolerant time and found it hard to get work, so saving for a pension was out of the question... please welcome the golden gays of manila. ..meaning they have to make ends meet in style, performing cabarets across the city for tourists and locals alike. but al says there's an added benefit to being the oldest swinger in town. and can i meet them? can i meet the rest of the golden gay team?

Without a pension. plus, there's few support systems outside of the traditional family set—up. the members of the golden gays grew up in a less tolerant time and found it hard to get work, so saving for a pension was out of the question. please welcome the golden gays of manila. ..meaning they have to make ends meet in style, performing cabarets across the city for tourists and locals alike. but al says there's an added benefit to being the oldest swinger in town. and can i meet them? can i meet the rest of the golden gay team?

A message behind their work. more than half of those over 60 years of age and living in the philippines survive without a pension. plus, there's few support systems outside of the traditional family set—up. the members of the golden gays grew up in a less tolerant time and found it hard to get work, so saving for a pension was out of the question... please welcome the golden gays of manila. ..meaning they have to make ends meet in style, performing cabarets across the city for tourists and locals alike. but al says there's an added benefit to being the oldest swinger in town.