Friday, February 10, 2023, 1:00 p.m.
PROTECT TRANSGENDER HEALTHCARE AT THE FL BOARD OF MEDICINE
Location: Department of Transportation Auditorium, Burns Building, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
See details and image below.
Wednesday, February 22
General Membership Meeting & Spring Speaker’s Series Kickoff
5:30 p.m. – Downtown Pensacola Library
Presentation: "A 2023 FL Legislative Session Overview." The 2023 FL Legislative Session is scheduled to officially begin on March 7 and end May 5. Join us as we learn about the important bills that we expect to move through committees this year, especially those that will affect the LGBTQ+ community, and how we can rise up, advocate and push back.
Presenter: Jean Siebenaler, Legislative Chair of the Democratic Women's Club of Florida. Jean is also president of the Santa Rosa County Democratic Women’s Club and an active member of the Santa Rosa County DEC, the Santa Rosa County Democratic Black Caucus and Emerald Coast Equality.
Disclaimer: "This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County
Friday, February 24, thru Sunday, February 26
RISE UP: FL LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus: Winter Conference 2023
The Renaissance Airport Hotel, Orlando
The in-person event with a virtual Livestream option brings together activists, allies, advocates, candidates, elected officials, and policymakers for a weekend of planning and networking. Early bird pricing and the deadline to book a discounted room is Friday, February 3.
Details and registration here. Emerald Coast Equality will provide a $50 stipend to all chapter members who attend.
Wednesday, March 22
General Membership Meeting & Leadership Elections
5:30 p.m. – Pensacola Downtown Library
Members will convene to elect new officers and two at-large board positions. Current members who have joined or renewed by Sunday, February 5 are eligible to vote. Following the election, there will be a Town Hall-style member input session. All members who have paid dues 45 days in advance of the election are eligible to vote as well as run for office. If you would like to nominate someone, or yourself, please email emeraldcoastequality@gmail.com.
Disclaimer: "This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County
THANK YOU!
Thank you for your support and engagement. Unfortunately, we have much work to do. Let's do it together!
The Equality Act was reintroduced in the US House of Representatives this afternoon. The landmark bipartisan legislation would add sexual orientation and gender identity as protected categories in a number of civil rights laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, among others. Stephen Gaskill, president of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement:
“LGBTQ Americans face discrimination everyday solely for who we are. The Equality Act is a simple but giant step that ends the patchwork system of equality measures our community faces across the country — and even across Florida. By amending key civil rights laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity, the Equality Act strengthens protections for everyone. The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus thanks our Florida congressional delegation for their support and advocacy on behalf of equality for all Americans.”