Cristy Road Carerra is a world renowned illustrator, musician, and author. Her work has been published by New York Magazine, AK Press, PM Press, Silver Sprocket Press, Softskull Press, Microcosm Publishing, Epitaph Records, Alice Bag, Green Day and more. Originally from Miami, Florida, she discusses her journey up the East Coast and into Queer Consciousness. Sherecounts the DIY, queer, alternative spaces of mid-2000’s Brooklyn, including Queer Punk Pride,Queers Beers + Rears, Black and Brown - Queer Night, as well as the early days of Brooklyn Transcore.