Scholars of Color- Raymond Perez

What is Scholars of Color?

It is a platform in which scholars of color are purposefully celebrated. It’s a space where scholars of color are showcased front and center. It is a digital space where we feel empowered and resilient. Let us get to know each other. Let us cheer each other on AND show the world what we have to offer.

Let us now welcome Raymond Perez to the Scholars of Color space!

Name: Raymond Perez

Gender Pronouns: He/Him

What do you currently do for work and/or school?: Writer

Without positions or titles, how would you describe yourself?: Nerd

What are you passionate about?: Broadening the film and television canon with queer and Latinx stories

Why is the representation of scholars of color important to you?: What we see, read, and hear are shaped by the person creating. It's important to know that there are diverse voices in front and behind the camera in all industries.

If people are interested in getting connected to you, how can they?: Catch me on social media @byraymondarturo

Anything else you would like us to know?: I am the late 90s/early 2000s gay Latino Drew Barrymore. My characters often think they have to be like the cool kids, only to discover that their power is in being their authentic nerdy selves.

Thank you Raymond for sharing space with us!

Stay tuned everyone for more Scholars of Color profiles. Interested in being showcased yourself? Please email the Scholars of Color team at scholarsofcolor@reclaimingyourhappiness.com and we will get back to you shortly.