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Scholarships For LGBTQ+ And Allied Students Accepting Applications

August 1, 2025 Nicole Vergara LGBTQ+, Scholarships

Applications for the Freidin Brown, P.A. & SAVE Social Justice Scholarships are open until Aug 30. The scholarships, which aim to support the future of LGBTQ+ and allied students from South Florida who have special interests in social justice, award up to $25,000. Students must be enrolled in college… Read the rest at our website.

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How Monkeypox Misinformation Affects The LGBTQ+ Community

August 8, 2022 Christian Rodriguez LGBTQ+, stereotypes, monkeypox

The pandemic taught us that public perception about a disease is just as impactful as the disease itself. But even after living this reality, groups like the World Health Organization have been careless and irresponsible with their monkeypox reporting. The WHO has targeted homosexual men during their calls for… Read the rest at our website.

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HBO’s The Legend Of The Underground Showcases LGBTQ+ Resiliency

September 20, 2021 Emily Schraer HBO, documentary, LGBTQ+

The HBO documentary, Legend of the Underground, is a vibrant story of a daring and diverse group of Nigerian non-conformist adolescents that fight state-sanctioned violence and discrimination. While some leave Nigeria to protest and raise awareness from afar, others choose to stay and create safe spaces for those who… Read the rest at our website.

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People Shouldn’t Suffer For Loving Who They Love

July 5, 2021 Emily Paz LGBTQ+

For the longest time, the LGBTQ+ community has endured discrimination and inequality all across the world. But people shouldn’t have to suffer for loving who they love. According to the University of California Los Angeles, the LGBTQ+ community is at least four times more inclined to be victims of… Read the rest at our website.

A&E

HBO’s Genera+ion Showcases Queer Representation

April 6, 2021 Emily Schraer LGBTQ+, Review, HBO, tv show

Genera+ion, HBO’s latest hit series co-created by the father-daughter duo Daniel Barnz and Zelda Barnz tells the story of a group of teens in high school exploring their sexuality. The eight-episode show features Chester (Justice Smith), a queer student who enjoys wearing crop tops and power statements on his… Read the rest at our website.

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Holiday Sauce…Pandemic! Showcases The Importance Of Family In Uncertain Times

December 14, 2020 Carolina Soto holiday, Live Arts Miami, LGBTQ+

In a year where most live performances have been canceled or rescheduled, performers have been forced to think of creative ways to give viewers what they want. Gender-bending performer Taylor Mac, who uses ‘judy’ as a pronoun, is one of those artists. Mac brought the 2020 world premiere of… Read the rest at our website.

News

Students Can Now Designate A Preferred First Name On Some School Documents Starting In January

December 2, 2020 Kevin Boulandier LGBTQ+

Miami Dade College students can now designate a preferred first name on some school records in lieu of their legal name. Requests that are approved will reflect the preferred first name of the student on documents such as Blackboard, admission application, MDConnect, and the MDC App. However, paperwork such… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

Volunteers Needed For Miami Beach Pride Parade

March 29, 2019 Patrick C. Gross LGBTQ+, Kendall Campus, LGBTQI+, pride

Miami Dade College is currently seeking volunteers to participate at the annual Miami Beach Pride Parade on April 7 at 10 a.m. Volunteers will have the opportunity to walk in the parade to support the LGBTQ+ community and receive a complimentary shirt. The parade will kickoff Pride Week at… Read the rest at our website.

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Is Bad Bunny Ending Machismo In Latin Culture?

February 8, 2019 Alina Halley patriarchy, LGBTQ+, culture, Bad Bunny, Machismo

Bad Bunny, a 24-year-old Puerto Rican Latin trap star, rose to fame virtually overnight. He appeared out of nowhere with his song Soy Peor, which instantly became a smash hit, reaching #22 on the Hot Latin Songs chart in 2017. Ever since then, Bad Bunny has captivated and changed… Read the rest at our website.

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Oscar Host Debacle Sets Bad Precedent

January 11, 2019 Corbin Bolies LGBTQ+, Movies, oscars, Kevin Hart

In a year full of events that upended the entertainment industry, the Academy Awards managed to top them all. During a bizarre two-day period, Kevin Hart was appointed the host of the 2019 Oscars and then stepped down after a series of homophobic tweets from the late 2000s resurfaced,… Read the rest at our website.

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