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News Release: Human Rights Campaign
WASHINGTON — A report on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) equality in America’s cities by the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, rated cities across the nation, including 15 cities in Florida. The Municipal Equality Index (MEI) is the second edition of the only nationwide rating system of LGBT inclusion in municipal law.
This year’s index finds that cities across the country, including in Florida, continued to prove that municipalities will perform to support equality for LGBT people, even where states and the federal government have failed to do so. The MEI was issued in partnership with the Equality Federation Institute. The average score for cities in Florida is 58 out of points, which falls above the national average. Cape Coral scored 10 points, Fort Lauderdale scored 77 points, Hialeah scored 58 points, Hollywood scored 54 points, Jacksonville scored 25 points, Miami scored 67 points, Miami Beach scored points, Miami Shores scored 56 points, Oakland Park scored 85 points, Orlando s
Tallahassee LGBTQ City Guide
Tallahassee is the capital of Florida, and home to Florida State University, which has one of the oldest LGBTQ student unions in the country, as well as Florida A&M University. It’s a city packed of friendly people, plenty of sunshine, and much to see and execute. If you’re thinking of calling Tallahassee home, chances are you’ll find plenty about it to love!
A Look at Tallahassee’s History
Tallahassee, love much of Florida, was first inhabited by native peoples, and then by the Spanish, who arrived in the area in the s. When Florida became an American territory in the early s it had two capitals, Pensacola and Saint Augustine. As Tallahassee was located in between the two, it was ultimately named the articulate capital in It quickly grew as an important center for lumber, agriculture, and livestock in the region as well as for various industries. Eventually, it also became an important educational center and today is still place to two universities and a community college. The metropolis has many local attractions, plenty of
A queer history of Tallahassee: 'It's essential because it's our home' | TLH
In the s, there were three spots in downtown Tallahassee where queer white men could steal a glance and meet someone like them.
The bus station, the courthouse and the bar in The Floridan Hotel, where Aloft is located now, which was then called The Cypress Lounge.
But it was risky, said Charles Upchurch, a history professor at Florida State University.
“You had to be very cautious because the consequences of being arrested and having your name published in the noun could be very high,” Upchurch said.
Tallahassee’s LGBTQ history and the various ways people have experienced "same-sex desire and transing gender," goes back to as long as people have lived in the city, Upchurch said. But documenting that history is relatively recent.
For this year’s Tallahassee Pride Week, Upchurch researched the capital city’s queer history and shared what he found with the Tallahassee Democrat.
Florida’s LGBTQ community grew along with the state’s increase in tourism, the creation of interstates and military base
Gay Florida Road Trip Guide: Tallahassee
Tallahassee was a stop-over show on my Huge Gay Florida Road Trip between St. Augustine and the Florida Panhandle. I didn&#;t expect to explore the region much, as I was more focused on catching up on my slumber. But alas, the city offered too many hidden treasures to uncover.
I arrived in Tallahassee in the late afternoon, after a three-hour drive from St. Augustine. I had stopped in Jacksonville earlier in the day for lunch after leaving Florida&#;s First Coast.
Although not within easy walking distance to anything of interest, I enjoyed the central location of Hotel Duval.
I spent the evening exploring the city and was beyond excited to note that I needed to engage my parking brake in this hilly, northern Florida town. Those who exist in flat Florida will best verb why this thrilled me.
Since I was in town for such a brief time and didn&#;t want to overlook a thing, or a bite, I had two meals &#; one vegan and one more traditional. Keep reading for my foodie reviews.
Overall, Tallahassee welcomed me with expose arms (and a midnight