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  We are heartbroken over the death of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old non-binary high school student in Oklahoma. According to reports, Nex was beaten by multiple students in the school bathroom on February 7th and died the next day at a local hospital. The full autopsy has not yet been released.

  STATEMENT: Anti-Transgender Bill Passes Final Florida House Committee

The Power of Unity: Embracing our LGBTQ Community   In the intricate tapestry of my existence as a Black, Christian, Queer woman, I've encountered relentless challenges from those unable to fathom my humanity. Yet, amidst this perpetual conflict, I find solace in the liberties bestowed upon me by my forefathers, individuals whose transformative impact has shaped our world.

  EQUALITY FLORIDA TO HONOR FRED P. HOCHBERG AT 2024 MIAMI CELEBRATION Miami, FL – Equality Florida is proud to announce that Fred P. Hochberg will be honored at the 2024 Miami Celebration, taking place at the Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne on Saturday, March 16th. 

 

Equality Florida Condemns New DeSantis Administration Policy Denying Legal Recognition, Accurate Driver Licenses/Identification for Transgender Floridians

  Florida Board of Governors Pass Unprecedented Rules To Systematically Abolish Diversity & Inclusion Programs at State Universities, Eliminate Sociology from Core Courses Rules Impose Unconstitutional Censorship and Strip Academic Freedom

  Equality Florida Rallies Hundreds in Tallahassee Against New Slate of Attacks Advocates Unveil Bills to Restore Rights and Freedoms Taken Under DeSantis

2024 Legislative Slate As of March 8, 2024

Equality Florida Condemns DeSantis Administration’s Anti-LGBTQ Attacks Alongside Parents, Students, and Families

Equality Florida Action PAC, SAVE Action PAC, and LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorse Michael Gongora in Run-Off for Mayor of Miami Beach LGBTQ orgs raise concerns about Steve Meiner’s troubling anti-LGBTQ vote record and failures to condemn anti-LGBTQ extremism 

New Equality Florida #DeSantisFailedUs Television Ad: Reject Ron DeSantis’ Culture Wars And Become A Better Florida DeSantis' favorability as Governor hits new lows as Floridians embrace inclusion

“Come as you are”: Navigating Faith and Sexuality

Fall 2023 Fellowship Equality Florida, Florida's largest LGBTQ advocacy organization, hired its cohort of fellows for the Fall 2023 Fellowship Program! From across the state, our diverse cohort includes people from various backgrounds, ages, sexualities, gender identities, and ethnicities. At Equality Florida, our mission is to cultivate our fellows to become leaders in the community.