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Since Diversity Honors is not happening this year, The Pride Center decided to step up to the plate.
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- Kim Swan, Editor
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Diversity Honors Out, Pride Center In
By John Hayden
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There’s a change in the gala calendar: the annual Diversity Honors is not happening this year. However, The Pride Center is stepping up with The Pride Center Honors.
“We are taking a break with Diversity Honors this year,” Pride Center CEO Robert Boo said.
The event will be a drag brunch to kick off Pride month. Like the Diversity Honors before, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel will host the party.
“I really want to shine a light on the Hard Rock,” Boo said. “During this time when so many corporations and organizations have had to pull back their support, the Hard Rock dove right in head first.”
The event will give out three honors: one local, one state, and one national. Nadine Smith of Equality Florida is the state hero. She founded the group and has been a leader in the community in good times and tough times.
Ana Navarro, co-host of The View, is recognized as the national hero.
“She’s been an advocate and supporter of the LGBTQ community as way back as 2013 when she was pushing for marriage equality,” Boo said.
The local hero is the Our Fund Foundation. Our Fund’s David Jobin is grateful, saying, “Any time to be honored is certainly great and we appreciate it. But in this environment, to be recognized is important. We have to set an example of what resistance looks like and stay true to our values.”
He’s also glad that The Pride Center is getting the spotlight.
“The Pride Center has always been worthy of its own stand alone gala.”
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Lambda Legal Raises $500K at Fundraiser
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Lambda Legal held a huge fundraiser at the Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale, bringing in more than $500,000.
“Fort Lauderdale is a bastion of strength for Lambda Legal,” CEO Kevin Jennings told OutSFL during an exclusive, sit down interview at a VIP reception. “The community down here is extraordinarily generous. People down here get it.”
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Amid Chaos, A Day of Joy For Trans Community
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In a world where trans care is being slashed, trans people are being attacked, and trans identity is called a lie, the community came together and responded to fear with joy.
Trans Day of Visibility was celebrated at The Pride Center in Wilton Manors on March 31. The message: we will not be erased. We will be seen.
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Elijah Manley Raises $275K to Challenge Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in Democratic Primary
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The Fort Lauderdale Democrat said his campaign for Florida’s 20th Congressional District, which launched in February, received more than 11,000 donors, with contributions from every state and Washington, D.C., according to floridapolitics.com.
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Legal Fallout From Bubbles & Pearls Collapse Growing
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Marcy Miller, along with her now ex-wife, Josie Smith Malave, are the owners of Bubbles & Pearls, a restaurant on Wilton Drive that shuttered last year. Both are facing state felony charges for collecting but not remitting sales tax for nearly three years. They were charged in July.
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TODAY: Fierce Art
Get ready for a wild night of fierce art, music, and vibes at Fierce Art Gallery.
SAT: Throwback Drag Brunch
Get ready to travel back in time and experience a fabulous Drag Brunch filled with nostalgia, glitz, and glamour.
SUN: Easter Car & Truck Show
Plantation Walk - "Second Sunday Car & Truck Show." Free admission. All makes and models welcome.
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Community Impact Coordinator -- Fort Lauderdale
Community Foundation of Broward is seeking a Community Impact Coordinator to coordinate engaging training programs for nonprofit leaders, including class logistics, registration, marketing, hosting, and follow-ups, and more. $60,000 - $63,000 a year.
Administrative Team Leader -- Fort Lauderdale
All Points Boats Inc is hiring an Administrative Team Leader to review, enter, allocate daily employee timesheets, and more. $60,000 - $75,000 a year.
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Oh, sweet Katerina (ID 694641)! She’s just a laid-back gal who loves her tennis balls and basking in the sun!
Katerina is soaking up the Florida sunshine and dreaming of her forever home! This sweet, affectionate 4-year-old adores leash walks, giving hugs, and — most of all — sunbathing! If you have a big backyard, a pool, or even a boat, she’d love to be your sunny sidekick. Katerina enjoys playing and then cooling off in the cool AC. She’s great with other dogs and has the most relaxed, lovable personality. Katerina is just one of the many wonderful pets hoping to find a family to love. Thanks to Dolly's Dream, they have kindly paid her adoption fee and she gets to go home with goodies to help her settle into her new home.
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Latinos Salud celebrated its 16th Anniversary Gala at the Riverview Ballroom, Broward Center, with a plated dinner, live music, inspiring performances, and an open bar. The event supported the Florida AIDS Walk fundraiser. |
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Our mailing address is: The Islander |
PO Box 23817 • Oakland Park, FL 33307
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