A teacher from a working class neighborhood and a Cuban refugee turned bartender.
They fell in love and together opened what would become an iconic bar, co-founded an LGBTQ+ rights organization, and a sparked passion that helped establish a queer neighborhood.
Later in life, they met a woman, a Black veteran fighting for cannabis legalization and social equity.
A love for good weed and a flare for fiery activism made for a match like no other.
Together, they’ve created a new space for their communities—SWAY.
A dispensary on Northalsted that’s rooted in the values that drive them in love and in life.
