Question 1

Who is the magazine named after and why?

Accepted Answer

The magazine is named after Juniperangelica "Gia" Cordova, a UC Berkeley alumna who served as an ASUC senator, created policy supporting student wellness, established commissions overseeing campus security's impact on marginalized communities, and has continued advocating for queer/trans folks and womxn of color on a regional and national level.

Question 2

Who does Gia Magazine center and serve?

Accepted Answer

Gia Magazine centers the voices and creative work of queer and trans students of color at UC Berkeley, with a mission to celebrate their community's creative power and uphold a legacy of activism.

Question 3

Is this purely a creative publication or does it have an activist dimension?

Accepted Answer

Both — the magazine is rooted in activism. It strives to institutionalize and uphold the legacy of its namesake, who was a community organizer and policy advocate, meaning the publication treats creative expression and social advocacy as inseparable.