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Museum highlights LGBTQ community contributions to Central Florida history

Museum highlights LGBTQ community contributions to Central Florida history | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A museum is highlighting the accomplishments and the sacrifices of the LGBTQ community in Central Florida.

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The LGBT+ Center Orlando opens Harlem Renaissance exhibit, 'As Gay as It Was Black'

The LGBT+ Center Orlando opens Harlem Renaissance exhibit, 'As Gay as It Was Black' | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The LGBT+ Center Orlando is presenting The Harlem Renaissance – As Gay as It Was Black, a traveling exhibit of the Stonewall National Museum & Archives, starting with an opening this Friday night. The celebration of Black and queer history will include a special performance by Tymisha Harris, who co-created and stars in the off-Broadway Josephine, a "burlesque cabaret dream play" about the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African-American international superstar.


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Bliss CARES Sponsors One Magical Weekend

Bliss CARES Sponsors One Magical Weekend | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Creates Transgender “Bliss Beach” during Riptide at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark event - One Magical Weekend, one of the largest LGBTQ+ yearly gatherings, held at Walt Disney World® Resorts in Orlando the first weekend of every June, is proud to announce that Bliss CARES has signed on as a sponsor to present “Bliss Beach” during the Riptide at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark event on Friday, May 31, 2019.

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Gay Days: Plenty of ways to celebrate

Gay Days: Plenty of ways to celebrate | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
A look at the events planned for Gay Days 2018.
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Noor Salman verdict: Center offering counseling, hugs to Pulse survivors, LGBT+ community

Noor Salman verdict: Center offering counseling, hugs to Pulse survivors, LGBT+ community | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

After an Orlando jury found the widow of the Pulse nightclub shooting not guilty, The Center prepared to embrace the LBGTQ+ community, as it did after the shooting in 2016.

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Florida's Out Latino Lawmaker Is Not Giving Up on Gun Control

Florida's Out Latino Lawmaker Is Not Giving Up on Gun Control | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
After Pulse and now Las Vegas, Carlos Guillermo Smith is more determined than ever to get guns away from maniacs.
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The Center opens renovated, larger hub for Orlando's LGBT community

The Center opens renovated, larger hub for Orlando's LGBT community | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
It took nearly three years, but the renovation is finally finished, increasing the facility’s capacity twofold.
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After Pulse attack, gay Latino community seeks strength

After Pulse attack, gay Latino community seeks strength | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Ricardo Negon never kissed his boyfriend in front of conservative relatives. Carlos Guillermo Smith was once attacked by anti-gay students at a college party. After coming

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Contigo Fund announces grants for Latino, LGBT groups

Contigo Fund announces grants for Latino, LGBT groups | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The Contigo Fund, created in the aftermath of the Pulse shootings, announced $450,000 in grants Wednesday to Central Florida agencies supporting LGBTQ equity and racial justice.
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10th Annual Disney Parks Moms Panel Welcomes 12 New Members

10th Annual Disney Parks Moms Panel Welcomes 12 New Members | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Today, Disney Parks officially announced 12 new members to the 2017 Disney Parks Moms Panel. Selected from thousands of applicants, the 12 will join 19 returning panelists to be part of the tenth annual Panel of dedicated and diverse Disney-loving parents who help guests plan and get the most out of their next Disney vacation.

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Over the past decade, more than 150 moms, dads, and grandparents have served on the Disney Parks Moms Panel. This year's Panel promises to deliver an impressive roster of trusted Disney advisors from all walks of life and experiences. With parents of twins and those with special needs children to single working moms, bilingual mavens and members of the LGBT community, the 2017 Panel is inclusive of every type of parent or guardian looking to plan a magical Disney getaway.

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After Adventist school fires gay teacher, AdventHealth CEO tells workers he’s ‘proud’ to support inclusion

After Adventist school fires gay teacher, AdventHealth CEO tells workers he’s ‘proud’ to support inclusion | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Following news that a well-respected teacher was fired from a Seventh-day Adventist school in Longwood because he is gay, the CEO and president of AdventHealth’s Central Florida hospitals sought to separate its mission and beliefs from that of the school, telling employees in an email obtained by the Orlando Sentinel that he is “proud” to welcome workers and patients without regard to...

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Come Out With Pride: ‘Big deal’ marches on

Come Out With Pride has become one of Orlando's blockbuster events. Activists, business acumen and changing attitudes have helped make it so. So have stars, such as Jennifer Holliday, who returns to perform this year.

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Orlando's diverse economy noticed, national LGBT chamber leader says

Orlando's diverse economy noticed, national LGBT chamber leader says | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Orlando’s collaboration between LGBT-owned businesses and mainstream ones stands out among U.S. cities, said Justin Nelson, president of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

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Alabama's first openly gay lawmaker to lead LGBTQ coalition

Alabama's first openly gay lawmaker to lead LGBTQ coalition | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Alabama's first openly gay lawmaker will head an LGBTQ coalition in Florida after her retirement this year. Democratic Rep. Patricia Todd from Birmingham has accepted a job as the executive director of One Orlando Alliance, a coalition of LGBTQ organizations formed after the PULSE gay nightclub shooting in 2016.

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'Committee' explains Florida's gay witch hunt

'Committee' explains Florida's gay witch hunt | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
'The Committee,' a revealing documentary about Florida politics and a gay witch hunt, repeats at 10:30 p.m. Thursday on WUCF-TV.
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Come Out With Pride honors Billy Manes, Rebecca Storozuk, Orlando Gay Chorus

Come Out With Pride honors Billy Manes, Rebecca Storozuk, Orlando Gay Chorus | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Come Out With Pride Orlando names Rebecca Storozuk, Orlando Gay Chorus and Billy Manes as marshals of the Oct. 14 Most Colorful Parade.
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U.S. Organizations to Receive Annual Diversity and Inclusion Honors Award at October Orlando Conference

U.S. Organizations to Receive Annual Diversity and Inclusion Honors Award at October Orlando Conference | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The Association of ERGs & Councils (a practice group of PRISM International, Inc.) released their annual list of the Top 25 U.S. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Business Resource Groups (BRGs) and Diversity Councils set to receive the ninth annual 2017 ERG & Council Honors Award™ at an award ceremony during the 2017 ERG & Council Conference in Orlando, Florida October 6th.

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Orlando's GLBT Community Center Welcomes New Board Members

Orlando's GLBT Community Center Welcomes New Board Members | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The GLBT Community Center of Central Florida is proud to announce that Pat Michaels, Willie Williams and Sarah Elbadri, have been elected to The Center’s Board of Directors.


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Orlando Magic celebrates Pride Night for the first time

Orlando Magic celebrates Pride Night for the first time | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The Orlando Magic will be hosting their first ever "Pride Night," celebrating the LGBTQ community, during their March 6 game against the New York Knicks.
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First Openly Lesbian MMA Fighter Wins UFC 207

First Openly Lesbian MMA Fighter Wins UFC 207 | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Amanda Nunes, Nina Ansaroff talk being role models for LGBT youth
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