#lgbtq-activism

#lgbtq-activism

In the middle of the night, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) painted over the Pride crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub memorial, where 49 people were killed in a mass shooting in 2016. In response, protesters used chalk to restore the memorial's rainbow colors-and then repainted it after rain washed the chalk away. FDOT quickly painted the crosswalk black again and posted signs reading "defacing roadway prohibited."

"This is not just about code enforcement; it's about transparency, due process, and moral integrity."

The revamped Harvey Milk Plaza will honor Milk's legacy with expanded public spaces and art installations, emphasizing its global symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and activism.

"If I don't end up fostering, I've been looking into training to become a school counsellor. I think there's a huge need for school counsellors..."

Witnessing the subtle ways that the once familiar nylon carpet-laden halls have changed feels like staring at a flipped portrait of yourself.