Equality Florida's Nadine Smith warns LGBT supporters at Tampa Gala: "The backlash is real."

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Written By: Mitch Perry

A jam-packed crowd of 450 attended Equality Florida's Tampa Gala at the Vault in downtown Tampa on Saturday night, where they were warned by CEO Nadine Smith that despite the enormous progress the LGBT community has enjoyed in Florida and the country in 2013, this is actually a "dangerous moment" for the movement.

Meet the Interns: Joanna Bomfim

Submitted by Brittany on February 19, 2014 - 2:32pm

Meet the Interns: Joanna Bomfim

(Gainesville Office)

1. Tell us a little about yourself...

My name is Joanna Bomfim. I am 20 years old and a sophomore at the University of Florida, double majoring in women’s studies and political science.

2. Why are you involved with LGBT activism?