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How the St. Petersburg mayoral race could shape Florida’s fight for LGBTQ+ rights
8+ hour, 29+ min ago (1784+ words) Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1134 into law April 22, legislation championed by Florida’s Republican supermajority. It targets support for diversity, equity and inclusion across the state. The law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2027, when it will prohibit local governments “from funding or…...
LGBTQ+ seniors honored at D.C. Silver Pride event
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (342+ words) About 250 people turned out on June 12 for D.C.’s annual Silver Pride celebration, which honors and recognizes LGBTQ seniors and their role in advancing LGBTQ rights. The event was held in a large conference hall in the building of the Human…...
PHOTOS: LGBTQ+ advocates mark 10 years since Pulse in St. Petersburg
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (561+ words) ST. PETERSBURG | LGBTQ+ advocates gathered at St. Petersburg’s former Progressive Pride street mural June 12 to mark 10 years since Pulse. The ceremony was organized by St Pete Pride, Justice Over Everything, the Contigo Fund and the Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida…...
‘Queer Love’ campaign launched to address domestic violence
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (388+ words) The D.C.-based Wanda Alston Foundation, which provides housing and support services for homeless LGBTQ youth, announced earlier this month that it has joined partner organizations to launch a Queer Love Shouldn’t Hurt campaign aimed at addressing domestic violence within the…...
LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus to host Pride in the Nature Coast
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (175+ words) BUSHNELL, Fla. | The first-ever Pride in the Nature Coast festival will be hosted by the LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus of the Nature Coast Region on June 7. The festival will be at The Crown at Jumper Creek in Bushnell and will bring…...
This year’s IDAHOBiT highlighted democracy
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (539+ words) Activists around the world last Sunday marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The IDAHOBiT Advisory Group — which includes 18 LGBTQ and intersex rights organizations around the world — in a press release notes IDAHOBiT events are expected to take…...
Brandon Wolf returns to Equality Florida to lead national LGBTQ+ strategy
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (266+ words) ORLANDO | Pulse survivor and national LGBTQ+ advocate Brandon Wolf has rejoined Equality Florida as Senior Director of Communications Strategy. The nonprofit first shared the news May 16 at Equality Florida’s St. Pete Gala. They confirmed details May 18, just weeks before the…...
Orlando organizations to award over $100K in LGBTQ+ scholarships
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (327+ words) Watermark Out News ORLANDO | Four of Central Florida’s leading advocacy and philanthropic organizations have announced a joint scholarship ceremony, with awards totaling more than $100,000. This historic show of solidarity is from The LGBT+ Center Orlando, Central Florida Foundation, The Dru…...
Florida Film Festival to screen 17 LGBTQ+ films
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1330+ words) MAITLAND, Fla. | The Florida Film Festival runs April 10-19 at Enzian Theater, screening 160 independent and international films from 31 different countries. Among the diverse lineup of films and filmmakers, this year’s FFF features 17 LGBTQ+-centric films. They tell a combination of comedic,…...
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3+ mon, 2+ week ago (10+ words) Tampa meteorologist, LGBTQ+ advocate Andy Johnson dies at 68 watermarkoutnews.com...