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Victory for Trans Youth: Florida School District Settles Lawsuit, Will Allow Transgender Student to Use Restrooms and Locker Rooms in Accordance with Gender Identity
The Volusia County School Board settled a lawsuit brought by the National Center for Lesbian Rights, agreeing to allow a transgender student to use restrooms and locker rooms consistent with his gender identity; Equality Florida praised the outcome.
Transgender
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Florida Draws National Scrutiny As 5th Black Transgender Women is Found Murdered
Following the murder of Londonn Moore, the fifth Black transgender woman killed in Florida in roughly six months, Equality Florida issued a call to action and demanded Governor Rick Scott condemn the violence and direct law enforcement to fully support investigations.
Transgender
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Equality Florida Action PAC Endorses Andrew Gillum for Governor
Equality Florida Action PAC endorsed Andrew Gillum for Florida governor, announcing a statewide fundraising tour and a campaign to mobilize 1.3 million pro-equality voters, citing his record as an LGBTQ champion in contrast to opponent Ron DeSantis.
Equality Florida
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Fourth Transgender Woman of Color Murdered in Florida; Media and Law Enforcement Continue to Misgender Victims
Equality Florida and GLAAD mourned Sasha Garden, a transgender woman of color murdered in Orlando and the fourth Black trans woman killed in Florida in 2018, and called on media and law enforcement to stop misgendering and deadnaming transgender victims.
Transgender
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Equality Florida and #QTHEVOTE Launch Massive Public Policyization Drive at St. Pete Pride
Equality Florida Institute and #QTHEVOTE announced a major voter registration and education drive at St. Pete Pride 2018, deploying nearly 100 canvassers to mobilize LGBTQ voters and allies ahead of the November midterm elections.
Equality Florida Marriage equality Voting
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Equality Florida to Honor Florida State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith, other Community Leaders at Palm Beach Gala
Equality Florida Institute To Honor Florida State Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith, Sandra Saladrigas, and Vita Nova at 5th Annual Palm Beach Gala
Equality Florida
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Tallahassee’s Largest LGBTQ Annual Event To Honor Local Leaders
Equality Florida will present leadership awards at its Tallahassee Gala on March 24, honoring Reverend Brant Copeland and Ron Bunting with the Voice for Equality Award and The Mickee Faust Club's Terry Galloway and Donna Marie Nudd with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
LGBTQ
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President of Stoneman Douglas Gay/Straight Alliance To Speak at Equality Florida Gala Saturday March 10
Equality Florida will honor the student leaders and advisors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Gay/Straight Alliance at its Miami gala on March 10; GSA president and gun-control activist Emma Gonzalez will speak and hold a moment of silence for the 17 Parkland victims.
Equality Florida
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Mourning Death of Celine Walker, Advocates Implore Jacksonville Law Enforcement To Update Transgender Policies
Mourning Death of Celine Walker, Advocates Implore Jacksonville Law Enforcement To Update Transgender Policies
Transgender
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Equality Florida Applauds Vote Rejecting Attack on Constitutional Right to Privacy
Equality Florida Applauds Vote Rejecting Attack on Consitutional Right to Privacy Measure Expected Return for Vote By the Full Constitutional Review Commission
Equality Florida