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First-time director Andrew Durham does a remarkable job of bringing back the San Francisco of the 1970s and ’80s in “Fairyland,” a deeply moving memoir piece about a gay dad’s relationship with his spunky daughter. It’s a true story, based on Alysia Abbott’s 2013 memoir. www.ebar.com/story/158812
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Workers began tearing up the rainbow-colored pavers Oct. 5, two days after the city learned it had lost its appeal against the Florida Department of Transportation's removal order. The crosswalk, installed in 2018, was intended to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Florida removes Miami Beach rainbow crosswalk after city loses appeal - Watermark Out News
The Florida Department of Transportation has removed a rainbow-colored crosswalk in Miami Beach after a statewide ban on asphalt art.
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📣 Celebrate over 100 years of LGBTQ+ media! 🏳️‍🌈 Join us for the 2nd annual Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day on Oct. 8, 2025, during #LGBTQHistoryMonth. TODAY!

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On Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, join the 2nd annual Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day during #LGBTQHistoryMonth. From the very first gay publication in 1924 to today’s leading outlets, our community’s stories have always mattered.

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📣 Celebrate over 100 years of LGBTQ+ media! 🏳️‍🌈 Join us for the 2nd annual Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day on Oct. 8, 2025, during #LGBTQHistoryMonth. Support queer journalism with one tax-deductible donation: givebutter.com/LGBTQequityf.... Let’s keep our stories alive! #LGBTQMediaDay
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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Orlando City Council proclaimed October as LGBTQ+ History Month, showcasing the city's commitment to recognizing the contributions of the community's leaders and pioneers.
Orlando proclaims October as LGBTQ+ History Month - Watermark Out News
Orlando City Council met at City Hall on Oct. 6 to present the LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation for the month of October.
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The documentary Greetings From Queertown: Orlando, which focuses on Central Florida's LGBTQ history and community pioneers, is currently part of the @outonfilm festival.

The film is available to stream through Oct. 13, 2025.Watch the documentary online at shorturl.at/xCel3.
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STATE: Florida cut HIV testing funds for Pride Center & Compass after nearly 20 years. Cases are already rising, but both vow to keep testing alive.
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State Defunds HIV Testing at Pride Center, Compass
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It’s here! 🏳️‍🌈

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LOCAL: On Oct. 11, the Task Force debuts its ‘Be You Ball’ in Broward—hosted by Dominique Jackson & honoring David Jobin.
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Task Force Marks Coming Out Day With ‘Be You Ball’
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“It’s not just financial,” said Jody Russon, a suicidologist at Virginia Tech, about the importance of funding LGBTQ+ research and healthcare. “It’s about leadership. It’s about backbone. It’s about stepping in.”

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LGBTQ+ health equity advocates share funding needs at national briefing - Philadelphia Gay News
Mazzoni Center partnered with national LGBTQ+ and allied organizations last week to host a one-hour virtual briefing on funding for LGBTQ+ causes.
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