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CHYNA CARRILLO’S DEATH MARKS 8TH TRANS PERSON KILLED THIS YEAR

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hyna Carrillo would have turned 25 on March 3.

Now her mother says she is going to be celebrating a birthday with an angel in heaven.

Carrillo, whose name was also Chynna Cardena, was a Latinx trans woman who was killed in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania Feb. 18, New Castle News reported. She was beaten to death by a man who was previously imprisoned for killing his wife in 2011. He served eight to 10 years in prison.

New Castle News reported police found 33-year-old Juan Carter Hernandez beating Carrillo with a blunt object. The police ordered him to stop, and when he ignored them, they shot and killed him.

Carrillo was taken to a hospital in Youngstown where she died from her injuries. She was working as a certified nursing “WHENEVER I WAS assistant at The Grove at New AROUND CHYNA Wilmington, according to New Castle News.

AND I KNEW I According to the Human WAS WORKING Rights Campaign, Carrillo is at least the eighth death of a WITH HER, IT JUST transgender person in 2021.

FELT LIKE MY Carrillo moved to Chyna Carrillo. Photos via Facebook.

Pennsylvania from Springdale, WORLD WOULD Arkansas in hopes of making decided it was her time, it’s motive behind the murder. They also LIGHT UP.” a positive change, friends and been so painful,” Irish added. placed the officer who shot Hernandez on family told the Advocate. The Lilia Carrillo, Chyna’s administrative leave, which is the routine Patrick Irish nursing home where she was FRIEND AND FORMER mother, said her daughter in these types of cases, according to the working was next to the house COWORKER was afraid to come out as Advocate. where she was attacked. trans.

Other trans or non-conforming “Whenever I was around “She was crying because she didn’t know individuals who died this year include Chyna and I knew I was working with her, how I was going to react; she was expecting Tyianna Alexander, Samuel Edmund it just felt like my world would light up,” her the worst,” her mother told KNWA. “I Damián Valentín, Bianca “Muffin” Bankz, friend and former coworker Patrick Irish looked at her and said don’t ever forget, no Dominique Jackson, Fifty Bandz, Alexus told Arkansas TV station, KNWA. “Her move to Pennsylvania was supposed matter what, I’m going to love you forever — Braxton, and Jeffrey “JJ” Bright.

Bree Black, Yunieski Carey Herrera (who to be a new start for her. I was really excited forever.”

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NEWS INTERNATIONAL

BY AVRAHAM FORREST

THE WORLD AROUND

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CHINESE COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF TEXTBOOK DESCRIBING HOMOSEXUALITY AS A DISORDER

CROWD STOPS ARREST OF GAY COUPLE IN MEXICO

In China, a court upheld for a second time last week a ruling which said a textbook description of homosexuality as “a psychological disorder” was not a fact error, the South China Morning Post reported.

The lawsuit came in 2017 from Ou Jiayong, a 24-year-old woman who sued Jinan University Press who published a book listing homosexuality under “common psychosexual disorders,” and JD.com, who stocks the book, the SCMP reported.

The Suqian Intermediate People’s Court in Suqian in the province of Jiangsu, China ruled last week to uphold a previous ruling on the issue, the SCMP reported. Last year the Suyu District People’s Court in Suqian ruled in favor of the publishing house and said the suite

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was based on differences in opinion.

Jiayong appealed but was unsuccessful against the ruling in November, the SCMP reported.

The 2013 edition of “Mental Health Education for College Students,” the book at the center of the lawsuit, is used by multiple universities in China, the SCMP reported.

A crowd stopped police from arresting a gay couple at a Mexico beach Feb. 21, the Independent reported.

Local police said the arrests were based on “immoral acts and sexual erotic demonstrations,” in a statement, though no one at the beach witnessed the alleged sexual acts, LGBTQ Nation reported.

According to several videos of the incident, people present at the beach shouted “I’m gay too” as police arrested the couple, the Independent reported.

Police then released the two men.

“The cops behaved VIOLENT, and gave arguments like ‘there are families and children and they can’t be watching this,’” Maritza Escalante Morales, who posted videos of the incident on Facebook, said in a post.

Image via Maritza Escalante Morales, Facebook.

LGBT discrimination in Mexico has been illegal since 2003.

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CELEBRITIES ADVOCATE FOR LGBT RIGHTS IN GHANA

TWO PRIDE CELEBRATIONS IN ENGLAND MOVE FORWARD

A group of over 65 people, made up of celebrities, designers and politicians, have called for Ghana’s president and “political/cultural leaders” to “reach out and engage in a meaningful and purposeful dialogue” with LGBT community leaders, according to a statement from March 1.

Actor Idris Elba and model Naomi Campbell are among the signatories, according to the statement.

The statement comes after Church groups, politicians and anti-gay rights organizations forced the country’s first LGBT community center to temporarily close last week, Reuters reported.

LGBT+ Rights Ghana, a local charity, runs the center, Reuters reported. Those who called upon Ghana’s government to close the center also called for those

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involved to be arrested and prosecuted.

The offices of Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo and Ghana’s government did not immediately respond to requests for comment, Reuters reported.

Two major Pride festivals in England are planning celebrations for 2021, the Guardian reported.

Manchester plans to hold its Pride events in person, provided the U.K. government continues to make progress with COVID-19 vaccinations, the Guardian reported. It plans to host a parade, party and concert.

Pride in London is exploring in-person events in addition to other options. The organization told the Guardian it would announce final plans “in due course.”

Manchester Pride’s concert portion will be reduced to half capacity compared to previous years to ensure health and safety, the Guardian reported.

Manchester has planned a virtual festival and some socially distanced events in August as a backup, Mark

A couple poses at a past Pride in London. Photo via Pixabay.

Fletcher, the Manchester Pride chief executive, told the Guardian.

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WEEKLY TRACKING OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH FLORIDA Sean McShee

CUMULATIVE KNOWN COVID-19 CASES IN Cumulative COVID-19 Cases in THREE SOUTHKnown FLORIDA COUNTIES: Three South Florida Counties:

FEBRUARY 2424 THROUGH February through MARCH March 2 2

Percent Increase in cumulative COVID-19 cases from 2/24 to 3/02 Palm Beach 2.0%, Broward 2.2%, and Miami Dade 1.8%

119,911

119,373

118,853

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194,236

193,560

192,738

191,968

2/25

2/26

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Palm Beach

196,114

195,217

194,992

121,226

120,868

120,735

120,322

412,908

410,952

410,717

409,216

408,096

406,987

405,563

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3/1

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CUMULATIVE KNOWN COVID-19 DEATHS IN THREE SOUTH COUNTIES: Cumulative Known COVID-19 inin Cumulative KnownFLORIDA COVID-19Cases Deaths Three Counties: ThreeSouth South Florida Counties: FEBRUARY 24Florida THROUGH MARCH 2

February February24 24through throughMarch March22

Percent Increase in cumulative COVID-19 deaths from 2/24 to 3/02 Percent Increase in cumulative 2/24 to 3/02 Palm Beach 2.4%, BrowardCOVID-19 2.0%, andcases Miamifrom Dade 2.4% Palm Beach 2.0%, Broward 2.2%, and Miami Dade 1.8%

2,428 191,968

2,361

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192,738 2,443

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119,911

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Palm Beach

194,236

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194,992 2,457

2,455 2,374

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Palm Beach Broward Broward

2,480 195,217 2,399

2/282/28

196,114 2,486 2,408 121,226

120,868

120,735

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5,449 410,952

5,429 410,717

5,422 409,216

5,396 408,096

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5,353 405,563

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EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL

LADY GAGA AND PUPS REUNITED

Legendary pop icon and LGBT advocate Taylor Swift, is showing her support for the new LGBT civil rights bill.

The bill was first passed by the Democratic-led house back in 2019, according to the New York Times.

Now the house has passed the new and improved Equality Act on Feb. 25, making its way onto the Senate.

Swift went to the place notorious for expressing one’s opinion: Twitter. She tweeted, “YES!!! Fingers crossed and praying that the Senate will see trans and lgbtq rights as basic human rights.”

Swift is a known ally of the LGBT community. Back in 2019 when Swift opened up for the MTV Music Video Awards, her performaces included and was not limited a “rainbow filled, queer

The mystery of a missing loved one, in this case of two loved ones, is a feeling that is hard to bear. Luckily for Lady Gaga she is free of the clouded mist of mystery.

Gaga’s two French Bulldogs were luckily returned to her by a civilian who is remaining confidential due to the ongoing investigation.

Gaga first brought this to everyone’s attention via Instagram, the first of many photos shows the two French Bulldogs sitting on a towel enjoying life while a setting sun turns the sky orange.

Her caption reads, “My beloved dogs Koji and Gustav were taken in Hollywood two nights ago. My heart is sick and I am praying my family will be whole again with an act of kindness. I

inclusive” extravaganza, according to Pride.com.

She even wrote Republican Former Senator Lamar Alexander a letter during Pride Month, “urging him to support the much-needed LGBTQ+ rights bill,” Pride. com said.

will pay $500,000 for their safe return ...

I continue to love you Ryan Fischer, you risked your life to fight for our family.

You’re forever a hero.”

Luckily Gaga can rest easy knowing that her once broken family is now whole again.

BUSINESS

SWIMMING! DAD TO THE RESCUE

When Jamie Alexander, a dad living in Toronto, Canada, saw his trans daughter struggling to find swim bottoms, he put himself to the test and invented a line of swimsuits for trans children.

Alexander’s 11-year-old daughter, Ruby, won’t have any trouble finding a swimsuit anymore. The clothing line was named “RUBIES” after Alexander’s daughter and is here to make sure “Every trans girl has the freedom to be who she is, wherever she is — and to shine,” it says on their website.

The RUBIES website states, “Each pair of RUBIES bikini bottoms and underwear features a soft compression that provides worry-free comfort and helps keep everything in place. It’s designed for the beach, the gym, the pool, or the dance lessons — without the slightest compromise in style.”

Since RUBIES was created by a regular dad like Alexander, he makes it aware that RUBIES is more than a brand. “We

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know firsthand the challenges of transitioning facing both the girls and their families. So we are also here to support: to encourage conversations and share experiences, to connect and make new friends, to give each other courage when we feel a little short on it,” it says on the RUBIES website.

In an Interview with CBC Metro Morning, Alexander talked about the struggles of finding Ruby girl clothes to wear in the early stages of Ruby’s social transition.

Alexander certainly seems to be gaining traction from his actions, his Instagram is filled with numerous pictures of a smiling and happy Ruby. Not to mention the support and love from other consumers of his product.

One post reads, “I was worried they wouldn’t fit, but they’re perfect. Absolutely one of the best purchases I have made in a long time. Certainly made this 22-year-old girl smile!”

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LGBTQIA BITES

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IT’S NOT ALWAYS ABOUT THE G Lesbian

ACTRESS SMOOCHES HER WIFE DURING AN AWARD ACCEPTANCE SPEECH “The Silence of the Lambs” star Jodie Foster shared her excitement to be winning a Golden Globe in a personal acceptance speech.

As soon as her name was announced as the winner for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, Foster leaned over to kiss her wife Alexandra Hedison.

She then gave her acceptance speech, which she claimed was unexpected.

“I’m a little speechless,” she said. “I just never expected to ever be here again.”

Foster was nominated along with four other women, including Glenn Close and Amanda Seyfried.

She thanked her wife, her dog, and even Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who had thanked her when he was announced as the NFL’s MVP.

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Foster won the Golden Globe for her performance in “The Mauritanian,” which released on Feb. 12.

... HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING IN THE LGBTQIA COMMUNITY

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BELOVED CHILDREN’S TOY REBRANDS AS GENDER NEUTRAL

Hasbro announced that it will be rebranding its Mr. Potato Head toys to be called simply Potato Head.

While the rebranding received lots of negative feedback, supporters continued to shine through the hate. LGBT advocacy group GLAAD showed its support for the more inclusive rebrand.

“Hasbro is helping kids to simply see toys as toys, which encourages them to be their authentic selves outside of the pressures of traditional gender norms,” GLAAD’s Chief Communications Officer Rich Ferraro said.

To combat hate regarding the new name of the playset, editor-in-chief at popular toy review site The Toy Insider Ali Mierzejewski put it simply: “It’s a potato.”

One twitter user said that there are

Photo credit: Hasbro.

more pressing matters to be angry about than a toy potato.

“Will be deleting anyone who is upset about the change from ‘Mr. potato head’ to ‘potato head’ it’s a vegetable. Maybe let’s find something more important to be upset about,” they said.

LGBTQIA BITES

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Transgender

BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ENDS SUPPORT ON TRANSGENDER ATHLETE BAN CASE

Last year, several cisgender runners filed a lawsuit stating that they had been forced to lose because they competed against transgender runners.

Trump Administration showed support of the lawsuit in Connecticut that sought to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports in local high schools.

According to NBC News, “Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham and other department officials withdrew Barr’s statement, saying, ‘The government has reconsidered the matter.’”

President Biden has been very vocal about his stance on gender identity in schools since his first day on the job.

“On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity in school sports and elsewhere,” The Assosicated Press said.

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JUSTIN FLIPPEN LEGACY TO LIVE ON THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP First recipient finally announced Kendall Little

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n February 25, 2020, former Wilton Manors Mayor and Florida Atlantic University alum Justin Flippen died of a brain aneurysm. He was 41.

When Flippen was elected as FAU’s student However, Flippen is most well-known body president, he became the first openly gay for his time as the mayor of Wilton Manors. student body president in the state of Florida. He was elected in 2018 after serving as city This was 20 years ago, long before marriage commissioner. He was first elected to the city equality and other major LGBT milestones commission in 2008, then unsuccessfully ran over the past two decades. Before college for the state house in 2010. He later returned though Flippen struggled with his sexuality to the city commission in 2014. He styled and went so far as to attend two years of himself as the “The People’s Mayor.”

Christian reparative therapy with Exodus His life was celebrated by many, including International affiliated ministries.

United States Secretary of Transportation “Finally after two years I had an epiphany: Pete Buttigieg and former democratic I was made in the image and likeness of gubernatorial candidate and mayor of a loving creator. And that Tallahassee Andrew Gillum. included being gay as much The two politicians tweeted as being male with blue eyes their sentiments after learning and blond hair,” Flippen told of his sudden death.

FAU Library’s “Generations” Soon after this death Our project. “Furthermore there’s Fund Foundation created been many times in the the Justin Flippen Memorial church’s history that they have Scholarship Fund to honor been wrong on issues of social Flippen’s legacy. import, from debating the “Our Fund Foundation is status of women to the issue honored to administer the of slavery. Homosexuality Justin Flippen Memorial happens to be just one of them Fund which will help prepare they can add to the list.” future generations of leaders Michael Koretzky, the [to] follow in the footsteps former adviser to FAU’s of Justin’s thoughtful and student newspaper, still passionate public service,” fondly remembers Flippen’s President and CEO of Our Fund time at the university.

Foundation David Jobin said.

“It wasn’t necessarily that In order to pay tribute to Justin was gay — it was that he Flippen, the first recipient - Emily Miranda was proud to be gay,” Koretzky of the scholarship, Emily RECIPIENT OF THE JUSTIN said. “I can’t tell you how Miranda, was announced Feb. FLIPPEN MEMORIAL FUND much that rankled certain 22.

FAU students in the years Miranda is a political science right around 2000.” major at FAU who often gives back to her After graduating from FAU in 2000, Flippen community through service. She is passionate took part in the University of Florida Law about political activism and social justice as Program where he earned a law degree in well.

2004.

“Ignorance serves as the fuel for gaps in

“IGNORANCE SERVES AS THE FUEL FOR GAPS IN SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY AND THE BATTLE AGAINST IT IS LIFELONG.”

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Emily Miranda, recipient of the Justin Flippen scholarship award, volunteering at FAU. Photo courtesy of OurFund.

social justice and equity and the battle against it is lifelong,” Miranda was quoted as saying in a press release. “It is my honor to receive this scholarship in the name of Justin Flippen as it allows me to take a step further in learning about, confronting, and promoting equality and justice.”

Flippen’s parents believe that Miranda is very deserving of the scholarship.

“The recipient impresses me as she is an honors student in a similar place as Justin was at that time in his life. Justin would feel good about her determination, particularly as a first-generation student,” Stephanie Flippen Chandler said.

The scholarship is not limited to FAU students, but applicants must be seeking to enter public service and majoring in political science or a related field.

“Preference will be given to students exhibiting interest in promoting LGBTQ+ equality,” according to the press release.

Our Fund will continue to raise money for the Memorial Fund so that it can increase the scholarship amount and expand how many future scholarships can be awarded to students.

Flippen died on his way to his twice monthly city commission meeting.

His death was covered nationally from the Advocate and NBC News to People Magazine.

“This guy dreams big and practical at the same time. Not a lot of college students can do that. I can’t tell you how crushing it is to see a practical dreamer die so young,” Koretzky said about Flippen right after his death. “Life isn’t fair, but sometimes it’s more unfair than usual, and this is one of those times.”

Donations to the Justin Flippen Memorial Fund can be made on the Our Fund website to ensure that more students are able to receive the scholarship in the coming years.

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IN MEMORY OF JUSTIN FLIPPEN

ON FEB. 28, ONE YEAR AFTER “THE PEOPLE’S MAYOR” JUSTIN FLIPPEN’S UNEXPECTED DEATH, THE COMMUNITY CAME TOGETHER IN WILTON MANORS FOR AN ANGEL DAY MEMORIAL CONCERT IN HIS HONOR AT LAUDERDALE MEMORIAL PARK. Photos by J.R. Davis

Brooke (left) and her mother Randy Bitton wrote a book with Justin’s coming out story in it.

Our Fund’s David Jobin (right) and Stephen Ferrante.

Justin’s stepfather Marc Anthony Crossgrove (left), with Kristen Norona (middle) and Justin’s mother Stephanie Ann Flippen Chandler (right).

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THE DAY BEFORE ON FEB. 27 AT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FORT LAUDERDALE, ANOTHER MEMORIAL WAS HOSTED FOR THE COMMUNITY TO GATHER AND SPEAK IN MEMORY OF THE LATE MAYOR’S LEGACY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

“I WAS MADE IN THE IMAGE AND LIKENESS OF A LOVING CREATOR. AND THAT INCLUDED BEING GAY AS MUCH AS BEING MALE WITH BLUE EYES AND BLOND HAIR.”

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NEWS NATIONAL

GAY REPUBLICANS DENOUNCE EQUALITY ACT John McDonald

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he Equality Act does not appear to be equally loved by gay Americans.

The proposed legislation seeks to amend federal civil rights laws to provide protections for LGBT Americans in employment, education, housing, credit, jury service, and more. However, not all who fly the rainbow flag approve of its contents.

One group, Log Cabin Republicans, opposes the Equality Act. In a tweet, LCR stated, “The so-called ‘Equality Act’ is a dangerous piece of legislation that will do harm to our nation. We opposed previous versions of this bill, and do so again in its current form.”

On Feb. 25, the Equality Act passed by a vote of 224-206 in the House of Representatives.

Three Republicans — Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and New York Reps. John Katko and Tom Reed — crossed the aisle to vote yea.

All Democrats support the Equality Act, including Rep. Ted Deutch (FL-22), who represents Wilton Manors and parts of

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Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

“Equality is still not guaranteed to all,” Deutch tweeted. “LGBTQ people can be denied housing in 27 states & access to education in 31 states. I’m proud to vote to fix these discriminatory laws & extend protections to LGBTQ Americans, including my proud LGBTQ constituents in South Florida.”

Meanwhile, Richard Grenell, the former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, maintains the 2021 version of the Equality Act would only grant “special rights” to individual groups.

“We just want to be treated equally,” Grenell, a gay man, told the Washington Examiner while attending CPAC in Orlando over the weekend. “And over the years, we’ve migrated into a group of angry leadership in Washington, demanding special rights. And the attack on the religious community is unacceptable.”

Log Cabin Republicans list several reasons for its opposition to H.R. 5, aka the Equality Act. The list includes expansion of abortion, banning of therapy relating to gender dysphoria, destruction of women’s sports, increased risk of suicide, dismantling of religious freedom and federal overreach. The Equality Act, LCR argues, puts transgender rights above rights of gays, lesbians and bisexuals.

“Gay, lesbian, and bisexual members of society would also effectively become an ‘extinct species’ under this bill. That’s because it would enshrine the gender identity agenda that is counter to gay rights. For decades, we gays preached to the world that we were

Richard Grenell, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany. Photo via the Log Cabin Republicans, Facebook.

‘born this way,’ and that being gay, lesbian, or bisexual ‘is not a choice,’” wrote LCR member John Paul Moran.

In a Facebook post, longtime Equality Florida activist Joe Saunders expressed disappointment with three Miami area representatives. Rep. Mario Diaz Balart (FL25), Rep. Carlos Giménez (FL-26) and Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) — all Republicans — voted against the Equality Act. “This was a once in a lifetime vote to add the LGBTQ community to our country’s Federal civil rights laws and they voted AGAINST our community,” wrote Saunders, a former state representative.

Saunders said Salazar and Giménez’s districts have many LGBT constituents and a long history of pro-equality representation.

“This is outrageous and indefensible,” Saunders wrote.

SAVE Executive Director Orlando Gonzales said misinformation is to blame for the South Florida GOP delegation’s flip.

“It is critically important that we educate and share with everyone how the Equality

Act embraces freedom of religion,” wrote Gonzales in an email to supporters.

“Firstly, the freedom of religion is important to all of us. It is one of our nation’s most sacred and fundamental values. That is why it is already fully protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution, and the Equality Act does nothing to lessen those protections. LGBTQ leaders, activists, and citizens have no desire to undermine existing protections for people of faith under the Constitution or existing laws.”

Passed by the House, the Equality Act now moves on to the Senate where it will need 60 votes to be enshrined into law. It is unclear when that vote will happen, but proponents are already gearing up for the fight.

“We hope that when the U.S. Senate takes up the bill that Marco Rubio and Rick Scott will recognize the large number of LGBTQ+ Floridians who are watching,” said Stephen Gaskill, president of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, in a press release. “They may have a vote on our rights, but we have a vote on their jobs.”

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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH BIPOC

JAI TAHLEA ALLEN-IBLE FINDING HARMONY AND PEACE THROUGH THE MARRIAGE OF THE ARTS AND ACTIVISM Carina Mask

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ai Tahlea Allen-Ible is the founder of The Uproar Project which promotes peaceful co-existence, normalizing peace rallies, and inclusivity through the arts and entertainment.

Jai Tahlea Allen-Ible, the founder of The Uproar Project. Photo credit: Carina Mask.

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The Uproar Project is a brainchild of suicide. His death was announced in a short Allen-Ible. It was founded in 2018 after the blip in the obituaries in Lake Worth Beach.

Parkland massacre. She became agitated as No added security, no barricades, no school shooting coverage seemed to become crosswalks, or signs. Allen-Ible recollects, more frequent in the national media. The when she first started her activism, she week following Valentine’s Day in 2018, felt that she was betraying her friend, her Allen-Ible began reaching out to local artists brother, but as time progressed, she realized in order to collaborate and brainstorm it was a way to honor him and his memory. ideas of promoting peace rallies and civil “When I started the Uproar Project, I engagement. understood that he would’ve wanted this,” “At the beginning of 2018, a few school she said. “James Dieujuste is the root of my shootings occurred and I was starting to get peace project’s foundation, and if he were agitated at the fact that gun violence was alive, we’d be doing this together.” becoming normal,” she said.

After the Marjory Stoneman FINDING HER VOICE “JAMES Douglas school shooting, she made a few phone calls to some Allen-Ible’s mother moved DIEUJUSTE IS friends. her and her younger sister to St. THE ROOT OF MY “I had asked them how Kitts when she was 3 years old to PEACE PROJECT’S they felt about creating an live with her grandparents and activist group that focused FOUNDATION, AND uncles. on promoting peaceful Her grandmother was a IF HE WERE ALIVE, devout neighborhoods [through the Christian and her life WE’D BE DOING arts],” she said. revolved around the church.

Racial tensions came to They would attend church every THIS TOGETHER.” climax the summer of 2020, Sunday; Sunday school was - Jai Tahlea Allen-Ible months after a video of mandatory and then sometimes FOUNDER OF THE Ahmaud Arbery was released even during the week.

UPROAR PROJECT after he was lynched while She recalls a conversation that jogging through a primarily she had with her grandmother white neighborhood in Southern Georgia. that had a profound impact on Allen-Ible’s On June 14 of 2020, Allen-Ible shared a life. personal story at the Hagen Park Protest in “When I was in first grade, I told my Wilton Manors following the release of the grandmother that I liked women and she video of George Floyd’s muder and Arbery’s told me I was sinning and needed to pray. video.

I did what I was told because I was young.

She shared a story of losing one of her My grandmother was very strict, and she closest friends, whom she called her brother. disciplined me,” she said. “She came down He was hit by a train in the summer of 2015. on me really hard when I expressed my Allen-Ible was distraught; there was no emotions, so I toughened up at a really investigation and it was merely presumed as young age.”

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH BIPOC It was during those formative years she more and take it easy. Many times, she was questioned a lot, including her religious too exhausted to work on the Uproar Project upbringing at the age of 7. and struggled with managing her work, life, “At age 9, I moved back to New York with and health. my mother. By age 10, I was hit with the “The combination of completing a heart realization that my parents were separating,” procedure and losing friends to death got she said. “As I grew older, I grew thicker skin. me [to see] that I don’t want to spend my I was very defensive and filled with anger, life working for someone who could easily but it was a needed way of surviving.” replace me if I passed away,” she said. “I Allen-Ible attended high school at G Star found being furloughed as a blessing because School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, a it gave me time to be with myself.” school that is dedicated to the performing Like many businesses and nonprofits arts.

COVID-19 set the project back. They started She was amazed at seeing hosting meetings and a few so many different types of segments virtually. people coming together and “COVID did affect a lot of us celebrating their love of the emotionally and caused a setarts. Allen-Ible loved seeing a back for the project’s progress,” multicultural cast performing she said. on the stage together where But she refused to let their sexuality, religion, or COVID-19 keep her down. ethnicity didn’t matter. The arts “COVID pushed me to use brought everyone together. my creativity to generate The traumatic experience abundance in all areas of my of trying to come out to her life. Through this experience, family and then being silenced I am learning to cherish the - Jai Tahlea Allen-Ible changed Allen-Ible for a things I value most, find time FOUNDER OF THE long time. When Allen-Ible for the things I need, and I UPROAR PROJECT got involved in a leadership am using this time to get clear program that awakened her, on what I want to create as an she found her voice again. entrepreneur,” she said.

“Because I was silenced in my youth, my “COVID reminded us of our humanity, and voice grew louder and untamed in my early it gave a lot of us the ‘human pass’ for being 20s,” she said. “I use my past and current in emotional discovery. I’ve been practicing pains to encourage others to take a stand. to be gentle with my emotions ever since, Life is too short to worry about what others and it’s also helped build my compassion for think.” myself and others.”

“COVID PUSHED ME TO USE MY CREATIVITY TO GENERATE ABUNDANCE IN ALL AREAS OF MY LIFE.”

THE SILVER LINING OF 2020 At the beginning of last year, before COVID-19, Allen-Ible was working a full-time position at Clive Daniel Home as a Customer Service Specialist; however, she was laid off due to the pandemic.

She recalls life before the shutdown was feeling stuck in an inescapable and neverending hamster wheel, and it was the same, monotonous, mundane groundhog’s day.

In the fall of 2019, Allen-Ible had a heart procedure done. During a long period of healing, she realized that she needed to rest

KNOWING OUR HISTORY, WE CAN BOLDLY WALK INTO THE FUTURE Allen-Ible keeps busy during the pandemic by constantly creating and promoting all different types of events. She helped found a Black-owned business Expo where they promote local businesses owned by the BIPOC community members.

Progress for equity and equality has been a constant battle in the U.S., however, she believes that milestones should be celebrated. Events on dates that have had profound and significant effects on social

Jai Tahlea Allen-Ible, the founder of The Uproar Project. Photo credit: Carina Mask.

justice issues are largely unknown by the general populace, and they went largely unmentioned in history books.

The organization’s first event was Sept.

18 in honor of the “Atlanta Compromise Speech” that was given by Booker T. Washington in 1895.

Allen-Ible said she thought of the idea andI reached out to some local organizations in West Palm such as Soul Fam, Base of Life, and the Time is Now Florida. The planning started with herself and SoulFam, then it branched out to “Rebuild History.”

Allen-Ible adds that she can’t take all the credit.

“Matt Brown had presented the idea of

educating [the community] and I suggested that we use the event as cause for celebration with music, arts and [supporting] local businesses,” she said.

The “Rebuild History” movement centers around educating the community on Black American history. Alle-Ible decided to host an expo specifically on historical milestones to celebrate the progress that has been made.

Social change does not occur in a vacuum — it happens because the people decide to make change happen. Allen-Ible is able to pair activism with art to bring about new perspectives, change ideologies in a subtle way, and then to use activism to bring about action.

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A MAYOR REMEMBERED Norm Kent

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ne year ago, before a pandemic would change our lives forever, the Mayor of Wilton Manors Justin Flippen died suddenly of a brain aneurysm.

It was a quiet Tuesday night, and the mayor was on his way to a city commission meeting, chairing the chamber he so dearly loved.

A young man with a bright future, he had ridden the rapids of the Delaware River, climbed mountains in national parks he loved, and braved the brutal world of local politics.

Sadly, Justin was taken from us unexpectedly, by an enemy none could foresee. So it has been for so many this past year.

America built a Space Force, but instead our country and this planet was instead invaded by an invisible pathogen that has spread across continents, to all peoples, everywhere.

We have lost so many, all too soon.

Every life is precious, but let’s take a moment to recall this community leader, who lived life with a fierce passion and unbridled enthusiasm.

Justin Flippen’s life, from his early days in Coconut Creek, to his election as the mayor of Wilton Manors, was measured by adventure and enterprise.

“The People’s Mayor” was a friend to all of us, and Wilton Manors has forever named a park in his honor. We can pay him tribute in return by keeping our commitment to civic service one of building foundations and fostering partnerships.

Aside from being mayor, Justin Flippen was the tourism project manager for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and the youngest member of the commission.

Reaching out and caring for others was second nature to him.

At the time, Scott Newton, our new mayor, stated “Justin was someone who just believed in Wilton Manors. I just can’t believe he is gone. I don’t understand how this happened.”

Life does that to you, no matter your station or status.

Flippen grew up in Wilton Manors, attended Coconut Creek High School in Coconut Creek and Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

Justin loved people and politics, living his life every day with grace and guts, high dignity and honorable demeanor. There is no telling

Justin Flippen. Photo via Facebook.

to what he might have achieved.

Justin had aspirations that are now forever denied, dreams that can no longer be fulfilled.

That is our shared loss.

In times like this, be reminded of the words from Blood, Sweat & Tears: “And when I die / and when I’m gone / there’ll be one child born, in this world / to carry on ...”

In Justin’s footsteps, future leaders will follow. They will build on hopeful yesterdays to create better tomorrows. It is what we should do, to honor the blessings of our freedom, the breadth of our diversity, the measure of our persons.

Though unfairly abbreviated, Justin lived a fulfilling life. He was a member of the Wilton Manors Historical Society, Friends of the Library, the Stonewall National Museum & Archives, and The Pride Center at Equality Park along with numerous homeowner associations. He gave all he could give.

If you would honor Justin, find your place in the sun. Carve out a place or forum where your voice is heard; where your contribution is counted. It falls upon us to keep that torch burning brightly in his honor.

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ANOTHER OPENIN’, ANOTHER MEAL Rick Karlin

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Even in this year of a pandemic, there are plenty of openings and only a few closings to report.

VINOS WINE BAR has moved into a larger space at 901 E. Las Olas Blvd., just down the street from its former location. It now boasts an outdoor covered lounge area. Psst!

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craft cocktails. The bar’s always CHECK OUT GIOIA EAT, at 1817 N. Young a good spot, especially during DAR TAJINE, Circle in Hollywood, is a brandweekday happy hour when oysters are just $2 each.

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Viviani, has opened a new restaurant, Speaking of honors, Wilton Manors’ own RIVIERA, in the Hotel Maren, 525 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., with local seafood- DOLCE SALATO PIZZA & GELATO, 2406 inspired dishes. Its rooftop location offers N. Wilton Dr., was among the first places mentioned in U.S. News & World Report’s list beautiful water views. of “What to Eat in Fort Lauderdale.” Also on The landmark JIMMIE’S CHOCOLATES, the list were Pompano Beach’s MINI PITA, which served up delicious confections since CAFÉ SEVILLE, and KHOFFNER BREWERY 1947 in Dania has permanently closed and its on Las Olas.

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Fabio Viviani, the new owner of Riviera.

Photo courtesy of Fabio Viviani.

Dar Tajine. Photo courtesy of Dar Tajine.

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Gioia Eat, the new pizzeria in Hollywood, is always working up new flavor. Credit: Gioia Eat.

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re typical store-bought earrings not cutting it anymore? Check out Enigma Design & Co to browse through a multitude of unique earrings made by a non-binary lesbian who donates a portion of their profits to charity.

Enigma Design & Co is owned by 16-year-old Jordan Ingersoll who created their business when COVID-19 hit the United States.

“I have family members who are immunocompromised and I couldn’t risk their health and safety to work,” they said.

Though the business started as a way to work safely and save money for college, Ingersoll’s shop has blossomed into something more.

“The purpose of my small business is not only to help raise money so I can go to college but so that I can share my art with the world,” they said.

“I’ve always loved jewelry-making but I never really considered making it into something until I started my business.”

They also donate 20% of their profits to three main charities: the Trevor Project, the Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network, and the Black Lives Matter Global Network.

“As an LGBT youth myself, I know how important it is for other LGBT kids to have a hotline that understands their struggles, so that’s why I decided to donate to the Trevor Project,” they said.

Ingersoll decided to donate to the Black Lives Matter Global Network after the protests that took place during the summer of 2020.

The donations are taken from the money that Ingersoll makes by selling their products.

Ingersoll pictured wearing Enigma Designs & Co picnic basket earrings. Photo via Instagram.

“I sell handmade jewelry, from tiny book earrings to citrine and sun charm necklaces, I just love creating adorable designs!” they said.

The products in their Etsy shop fluctuate, but Ingersoll says that one product is special to them.

“My favorite products that I’ve made are the picnic basket earrings, they’re super simple, super cute, and customizable!” they said.

They offer made-to-order products as well so that everyone who visits their shop can have something special for themselves or someone else.

Creating and managing a small business is a learning experience for Ingersoll, but they have big goals for the future.

“Running my own business has been one grand learning adventure from understanding marketing to tracking inventory to balancing my school and afterschool activities on top of that,” they said. “This year I’m hoping to hit 1,000 sales and save as much money as I can for college.”

You can support this LGBT-owned small business by visiting their Etsy shop or following them on Instagram @enigmadesignco.

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ew York has the High Line, a 1.45 mile section of abandoned elevated train tracks that was transformed in a busy park and led to the redevelopment of a long neglected stretch of the city’s west side.

Now, Miami has the Underline, a 10-mile urban park stretching from downtown to South Miami and a shady respite below the Metrorail tracks.

Last week, the first section opened in the bustling Brickell neighborhood. Adorned with public art by Ximena Caminos of the Faena Hotel and a horticultural design from Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, this first phase from Brickell Station to Vizcaya Station is expected to become another iconic Miami destination, along with the Wynwood Walls and Miami Beach art deco district.

After completion in 2025, the Underline will span an estimated 120 acres and will include butterfly gardens, dog parks, exercise equipment, basketball courts, a mini-soccer pitch, performance areas, bioswales, and temporary and permanent outdoor art installations.

To serve visitors of all ages, Friends of the Underline, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, plans to organize numerous health and wellness, cultural, educational and environmental programs along the stretch.

The opening for Phase 1, known as Brickell Backyard, marks a milestone for the fastestmoving project of its size in the country with more than $120 million of the total construction cost already secured, according to the group.

Brickell Backyard already sports a line of domino tables, a community dining table that can seat 50, outdoor ping-pong tables, a basketball court and a community stage for yoga classes, movies and live music.

When the remaining eight sections are completed, the Underline will stretch southwest from the Miami River in Brickell to the Dadeland South Station, connecting neighborhoods and hotspots including Vizcaya, Coconut Grove and the University of Miami along the way.

“I am inspired by our many supporters and believers who are committed to building a better community while improving connectivity and equitable access to parks and green spaces throughout Miami-Dade County,” said Friends Founder Meg Daly.

Daly was inspired to transform the space after a serious accident in 2013. She broke both of her arms while riding her bike, and since she could not drive herself to physical therapy, Daly decided to take the Metrorail near her home and then walk the rest of the way to her appointment underneath the train tracks. As she walked each week, she noticed how wide the corridor was, how cool she felt beneath the shade of the tracks — even in July — and that she was the only person using the space.

With the support of the community’s input and world-class design by James Corner Field Operations, a vision quickly developed to transform this unused, overgrown land into a public park and gathering space, Daly said.

For more information about the Underline, go to TheUnderline.org.

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Democratic Congressman Ted Deutch will be hitting the air waves with your favorite host Norm Kent on Monday, March 8 at 4 p.m. to discuss a broad range of legislative topics facing the new Congress and the local LGBT community. You can listen in live or hear the replays at www.NormKentShow.com.

LOVE IS IN THE ART! On Saturday, Feb. 20, a special love-themed edition of the monthly Art Walk was hosted all along Wilton Drive. The Art Walk gives local artists, craftspeople and other vendors an opportunity to welcome new patrons who get to browse, enjoy dinner and cocktails on Wilton Drive. Pictured is Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber Of Commerce Membership Specialist Stephen Cascaes (left) with Steven T. Shires of Shires Photography. Photo credit: J.R. Davis. To see more, visit SFGN on Facebook.

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Downtown landmarks, including the NSU Museum of Art, will be cloaked in colorful, 3-D mapped images this weekend as part of the “Light the Night” public art project. Credit: Broward Cultural Division.

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BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY Be sure to head downtown this weekend to experience “Light the Night,” a public art experience that will showcase colorful art projections on the NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Broward Governmental Center and Society Las Olas. The 3-D mapped images were created by Agustina Woodgate, Jen Clay, Edison Peñafiel and Monica Lopez de Victoria — some 10 stories tall — will be on view nightly through Sunday, March 7. This public art initiative is presented by Broward Cultural Division and curated by Sofia Bastidas Vivar. Free and accessible to the public by vehicle, bicycle or foot; visitors must maintain social distancing measures and wear masks. More information at ArtsCalendar.com/LightTheNight.

NEW PLAYS EVERY 21 DAYS IN 2021 The award-winning Theatre Lab in residence on the campus of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton has been presented readings of new plays every 21 days via Zoom. This Friday, March 5 at 7 p.m., the talented virtual cast (some coming from as far away as California and Arizona) presents Makasha Copeland’s “Extreme Home Makeover.” In this new work, the Vega family struggles with the compromises they must make for an opportunity to go from rags-to-riches, courtesy of a TV reality show. South Florida actor Camilla Alayeto makes her professional debut. Dr. Patrice Maria Amon directs and the reading will be followed by a talkback session.

Tickets are pay-what-you-can at FAUEvents.UniversityTickets.com.

PALM BEACH SYMPHONY BLASTS OFF On Saturday, March 13, the Palm Beach Symphony will send audiences on an interstellar musical journey with “One Small Step,” a free virtual concert for music lovers of all ages and especially families. The concert is part of the symphony’s STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) initiative, launched last year.

With a little bit of Milky Way magic, the multimedia event revisits man’s first steps on the moon as audiences hitch a ride on Apollo 11 and explore scientific concepts such as the Earth’s rotation and gravity along the way.

The presentation also integrates music, dance, science and history. The webcast is free and will be available for one week. Reservations and educational resources at PalmBeachSymphony.org/events/One-Small-Step.

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