Rep. Ritchie Torres couldn’t imagine coming out as a child in the Bronx projects, unable to see the value his unique experience brought to his world. As a freshman Congressman, Rep. Torres has been a part of one of the most pivotal times in American political history, witnessing a violent Capitol Insurrection and impeaching a former President. Rep. Torres never lost sight of the young, Afro-Latino little boy from the Bronx projects, and is currently showing other kids from his neighborhood what true representation, both politically and socially, look like. Rep. Ritchie Torres is the first openly gay, Afro-Latino man in Congress, and he believes that we are closer than ever to recognizing humanity and equity for all. #Pride #HappyPride #RitchieTorres