Andrés Duque

[1] He is best known for his blog Blabbeando, where he discusses LGBT politics, culture, and daily life in New York City and around the world.

"[7] Duque was especially involved in activism related to the murder of the gay Colombian Eddie Garzón on August 15, 2001, in Jackson Heights, demanding that the New York City Police investigate this case as a hate crime.

[10] Duque is one of the most visible leaders involved in queer people of color issues in New York City and has gained additional renown due to his interviews with leading personalities such as Michael Musto.

[12] Duque was one of the honorees at a ceremony held by New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. on Thursday, June 15, 2006, as part of that year's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Celebration.

The event was co-hosted by the Empire State Pride Agenda and Gay Men's Health Crisis.