Greater Orlando

Equality Florida to Honor Representative Anna V. Eskamani, Highlight Historic Elections Program at Virtual Gala

Submitted by Brittany on October 16, 2020 - 4:40pm

 

ORLANDO, FL - Equality Florida will honor State Representative Anna V. Eskamani with a Voice For Equality Award at its Virtual Greater Orlando Gala on Friday, October 30. The Voice for Equality Award is bestowed annually upon a person who, with courage, passion and unwavering commitment, moves Florida’s LGBTQ community closer to full equality.

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Nikole Parker

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Director of Transgender Equality
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Nikole Parker is an Orlando native of Black, Puerto Rican & Italian descent. At the age of 19, she left her job and childhood home to begin her journey to living authentically. After 3 years of black-market hormones and unsafe lifestyle practices, she came back to Orlando to begin her next chapter. Nikole’s passion is advocating for human rights, protections for all, and the importance of everyone having a seat at the table.

Danny Humphress - Orlando

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Board
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Secretary
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Prior to joining the Board of Directors, Danny chaired and co-chaired the Equality Florida Greater Orlando Gala for 9 years, expanding it to embrace the larger LGBTQ community beyond Orlando, from The Villages to the Space Coast. Founder and CEO of a software company serving libraries worldwide, he and his husband have long been active in giving back to their community through volunteerism, philanthropy, and promoting social equality. He has served on the boards of other non-profit and civic organizations, including the Orlando Ballet and the City of Winter Park Public Arts Advisory Board.

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Mayor Dyer Proclaims August 7, 2017 'Equality Florida Day' in Orlando!

Submitted by Brittany on August 7, 2017 - 3:23pm

Today - August 7, 2017 - Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer officially proclaimed it Equality Florida Day in celebration of our two decades of social justice work on behalf of LGBTQ Floridians. Thank you, Mayor Dyer -- and Happy Birthday! We are proud to share it with you.

Watch the reading of the proclamation: