Earlier this month, the LGBTQ-focused nonprofit Equality Florida elected Anastasia Hiotis chair of its fundraising charitable arm, reports Frances McMorris for the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Hiotis has been a board member for nine months, and is ...
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Equality Florida Hiring Two Field Directors
Equally Florida is hiring two field directors!
Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Equality Florida is an equal opportunity ...
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A Record Breaking Night for LGBT Equality with Equality Florida
A letter of thanks from Equality Florida:
More than 500 guests packed TPepin’s Hospitality Centre for the 2018 Tampa Gala on February 24th, raising more than $380,000 to help advance LGBTQ equality in Florida! Many thanks to the generous sponsors, ...
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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 whose lives it can impact have never heard of it. Every 20 years this Commission is ...
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Publix to Cover PrEP for Employees
Last week, Florida-based chain Publix faced widespread outrage for its announcement that the company would not provide Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to its employees. Now, they have reversed that decision, reports Bil Browning for LGBTQ ...
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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. Commission on Civil Rights released a report urging Congress to pass ...
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