Far-right groups and the Governor block crucial protections for LGBTQ youth
Equality Florida's Transgender Inclusion Initiative announces statewide TransAction Florida Speakers Bureau to commemorate the Day of Visibility and to fight transgender discrimination.
Mayor Lenny Curry has announced an Executive Order that prohibits discrimination in the City of Jacksonville based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. The order will cover employment by the city and will require contractors to also have policies in place.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, January 22nd, 2016
CONTACT:
Carlos Smith, 404-934-4944, Government Affairs Manager
Nadine Smith, 813-817-6093, Executive Director
Written by: Amber Paoloemilio
Civic Engagement Coordinator
*Amber is currently located in Jacksonville*
1. Tell us a little about yourself...
The 2016 legislative session is shaping up to be critical for Florida’s LGBT community. With the 60-day session officially kicking off January 12th 2016, lawmakers are already filing bills that would have good and bad outcomes for our community. That’s why we need you to join us on the front lines in Tallahassee on January 25th and 26th for Equality Florida’s Annual Lobby Days!
Here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly of legislation we are already seeing this year:
THE GOOD:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contacts:
NCLR: Erik Olvera | [email protected]
EQFL: Jim Harper | [email protected]
Florida’s leading business magazine features transgender woman Gina Duncan
