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Scott Skyberg Opens Up About His Departure from TIGLFF
After two and a half years as the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (TIGLFF), Scott Skyberg is stepping
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Black History Month Spotlight: Celebrating Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes may be best-known as an Emmy award-winning actress, writer, and comedian, but she’s also a passionate LGBTQ+ advocate, according to her Wikipedia page.
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Adam Rippon: Winning Hearts and Medals at the Olympics
Adam Rippon made history by becoming the first openly gay American to qualify for the Winter Olympics, but that’s not the only thing that makes
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“Yuri on Ice” Figure Skating Routine Stuns Viewers at 2018 Olympics
Japanese figure skaters Miu Suzaki and Ryuichi Kihara surprised and delighted viewers by performing a routine set to the theme from “Yuri on Ice” at
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Black History Month Spotlight: Remembering Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin was a pioneering civil rights leader, whose contributions are all too often forgotten because of his sexuality. Rustin was instrumental in building support
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Florida’s Constitution is Under Attack – Now is Your Chance to Be Heard!
Press Release from Equality Florida: The Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) is one of the most powerful entities in Florida politics – and most people
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Trans Actress Candis Cayne to Appear on “Grey’s Anatomy”
The popular medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” will feature Candis Cayne in multiple episodes in Season 14, reports Lesley Goldberg for The Hollywood Reporter. Cayne, a
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One Chapter Closes as President Steps Down: Changes for TIGLFF
PRESS RELEASE FROM the Tampa Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival: For two years, the Tampa Bay International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival’s Board of
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Singer Spotlight: Suede Returns to St Petersburg for a Benefit Concert on March 11th
I was first introduced to Suede’s sultry sounds a decade ago. Every Sunday morning, I would pour a cup of coffee, sit down with the
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LGBTQ Artist Spotlight: Melissa C Romanaux
Local artist, Melissa C Romanaux, knows how to add a sparkle to everything she does. Her work, which can be found in local restaurants and
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LGBTQ Artist Spotlight: David Rule
His love of art and use of multiple mediums sets David Rule apart from other artists in the St Petersburg area. Rule’s work can be
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ACT Hosts Color St. Pete Panel Discussion at USFC
On Wednesday, January 31st, the University of South Florida Saint Petersburg Student Government hosted a community panel discussion, moderated by ACT (Arts Conservatory for Teens)
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Black History Month Spotlight: Marsha P. Johnson
In glinting costume jewelry and blooming flower crowns, Marsha P. Johnson was one of the first to stand up against the police brutality towards gay
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Sheree Greer Supports Women Writers of Color Through Kitchen Table Literary Arts
Nearly six years ago, professor and Bold Strokes Books author Sheree Greer accepted a tenured position teaching writing at St. Petersburg College. While she was
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Florida Getaway Destination of the Week: Marco Island
When I moved to Florida last year, I had no idea how much the state had to offer in LGBT-friendly getaway destinations. Most people think
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State LGBTQ+ Protections Must Be Expanded, Say Advocates
In Florida, as across the country, LGBTQ+ protections often do not fully protect individuals from harassment and discrimination, reports Equality Florida. Last November, the U.S.
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Collier County Launches LGBTQ+ Tourism Campaign
Collier County hopes to attract more young and LGBTQ+ tourists with a new marketing campaign featuring same-sex couples, report Olivia Mancino and Erica Brown for
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Top 7 Things to Do in Key West
Over the Christmas holiday, I had the pleasure of visiting Key West for the very first time. Although Hurricane IRMA wreaked havoc on the surrounding
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ReadOut Lesbian Literary Event Debuts in February
A new literary event featuring 15 lesbian authors will debut at the Gulfport Library in Gulfport, Florida on the weekend of February 16 through 18.
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Employment Discrimination Still an Obstacle for LGBTQ+ Community
While the LGBTQ+ community has been making great strides in gaining equality, studies suggest that, as far as employment discrimination is concerned, we still have
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Common Everyday Considerations for Trans People
(In the article, Trans will be used as an umbrella term encompassing Transgender identities) Transgender Awareness Week leads into Transgender Remembrance Day annually on November
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2017 Elections Make LGBTQ+ History
One year after Trump’s victory, last night’s elections showed that there is still hope for love and tolerance to triumph, report Philip Lewis and Willa
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TIGLFF Celebrates Film Festival Success
TIGLFF hosted its 28th Film Festival from October 6th-14th. After kicking off the celebration with a successful launch party on September 30th, the organization wrapped
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OUTCOAST Profile: Penelope Smit and Elise Ann De Villiers, Match Fishing Champions
OUTCOAST sat down with Team USA Ladies Match Fishing teammates and spouses, Penelope Smit and Elise Ann De Villiers, to learn about their love for
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Orlando Honors Pulse Victims with Rainbow Crosswalk
The city of Orlando has completed a rainbow crosswalk between Orange Avenue and West Ester Street as a memorial to the victims and survivors of
