Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer There are 27 remaining lesbian bars/clubs in the United States. None of those are in Florida. As a newly out lesbian, I admit I was a bit naïve to think that finding community would be simple. Much of the media made by and for lesbians, which is not a whole […]
Ana Cedeno | Contributing Writer Gov. Desantis has signed bill HB 1521 into effect, which prohibits people from using bathrooms that do not align with their assigned gender in public and private colleges; people who break this law could be fired. This marks yet another law from Desantis that disproportionately affects and is targeted towards […]
William Jennings Sadler/Contributing Writer From June 21-23, the Miami Arts District celebrated Wynwood Pride. The event was marketed as a three-day music and arts festival that, according to its website, defines itself as a “non-profit organization that consists of individuals interested in promoting the talent, commitment, and richness of the LGBTQ community in Miami and […]
Christopher Downs/Contributing Writer Adam Ropizar is a sophomore studying biomedical science who is takes on a multifaceted role within the LGBTQ initiatives on campus. As an LGBTQ Ambassador, President of GSA and State-chair of Florida Collegiate Pride Coalition, he offers a wide range of resources and incentives while being a designated voice for students within […]
Alhi Leconte/Staff Writer June is known as LGBT Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots that took place in late June 1969 in Manhattan. Retail company Abercrombie and Fitch was recently criticized for unwisely tweeting that Pride Month isn’t just for LGBTQ people. The now deleted tweet quoted a merchandiser for the brand by the […]
