Lawrence La Fountain-Stokes is an author, scholar, and performer whose work explores the queer Puerto Rican diaspora. His writing, often drawing from personal experience, delves into themes of identity, sexuality, and cultural transition, frequently situated within bilingual and bicultural contexts. La Fountain-Stokes's style is marked by a deep engagement with Latinx and LGBTQ+ experiences, metaphorically bridging artistic expression and scholarly inquiry. Through his essays and teaching, he shares insights and perspectives, illuminating the complexities and richness of queer Puerto Rican life.
Focuses on drag and transgender performance and activism in Puerto Rico and its diaspora. Arguing for its political potential, Lawrence La Fountain-Stokes explores the social and cultural disruptions caused by Latin American and Latinx 'locas' and the various forms of violence that queer individuals in Puerto Rico and the US are subjected to.