#outmiami

[nerrizaballee]

Through the looking glass #water #underwater #underwaterphotography #underwaterphotoshoot #fashion #miamilife #florida #southflorida #sunshine #sunshinestate #blue #bluewater #theupsidedown #theupside #flow #southbeach #outmiami #aliceinwonderland #northbayvillage (at North Bay Village, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz9Lp8NgMEZ/?igshid=1053pbce5q5us

[imagineleaders]

We are EXCITED to welcome back @WomensBizCoop this #ThursdayGathering! Join the #abundancecircles + connect w/ #femaleleaders who are changing the community! This #abundancecircle is geared at #nonprofits + #LGBTQ #womenleaders! 6:30PM Altamira @SAVELGBT @outmiami @mavenleaders

[artworkshopinternational]

Join @justojsanchez this #august in Assisi with his workshop: “Unforgettable Encounters with #italianart ” Come to #paradise #thissummer and let me show you hidden landmarks others miss. Link in profile. ~~~ @arte_cultura_societa @instanews_italia @abercrombiekent @umbriatourism @luisvalenzuelausa @barronsherer @caroljazzar @dayssi.ok @ericripert @outmiami @tigerlilykitten.co.uk @humberto.calzada @igitlhxky @jennygarrigues @ettie13 @lesliegabaldon @marquezsterling @mauricio.jasso @vivveritas @outmagazine @positivelypat @laphamsquart @renebot2 @simplyolga @alexander_technik_vionsion_de @valentino__tincani @eddy.ish @vacation.at.this.location @vdeupi @williamvallenilla @mwhitepr @wynwoodeditions @aditimahat ~~~ #assisi #umbria #italy #travel #italytravel #writercommunity #creativewriting #instatravel #traveling #instadaily #instapic #studyitalian #travelphoto #lgbttravel #gaytravel #artworkshop #writingworkshop #poetry #memoir #arthistory #travelgram #ilikeitaly #artworkshopintl (at Assisi, Italy)

[lboogiepopworld]

#PrideMonth🌈🦄#SundayMorning #pulseorlando #weareorlando @Regrann from @outmiami - We're proud to be a part of this event TONIGHT 4-8pm celebrating the strength and resilience of our community! 🌈 Will you be there? @arshtcenter #OnePulse #LboogiePopWorld👑♊ #MiamiBlogger #Goaldigger (at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts)

[tragicbooks]

Amid backlash, Target still launched its annual LGBTQ pride line. Hell yeah.

You might see a lot of rainbows during your next trip to Target.

<br>

For the fifth year in a row, many Target shoppers will find their local store covered in rainbows.

It's all part of the retail giant's annual #TakePride campaign celebrating the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.

The launch, which comes ahead of LGBT Pride Month in June, features a variety of rainbow-themed apparel and merchandise, including shirts, hats, swimsuits, and beach towels. The products will be found in over 150 of Target's U.S. stores and online, according to a company spokesperson.

Damn @Target! I am LOVING the #takepride section! http://pic.twitter.com/b27dSNub0H

— Kristin Crites (@Denver_Kristin) May 9, 2017

Target has repeatedly been threatened with boycotts from anti-gay and anti-transgender groups over its support for the LGBTQ community in recent years.

In 2014, the retailer publicly endorsed marriage equality. The following year, it announced it was ending gender-based signs in certain areas of its stores — like the toy aisles and entertainment sections — that needlessly assigned genders to products.

Last spring (after taking some heat for dropping the ball), Target launched a new kids home line with more gender-neutral items — a move, the company said, that helps parents shop for their kids while also helping squash gender norms. And Target explicitly stood on the side of transgender rights when it came to bathroom access in its stores, which ruffled enough feathers to spark a national boycott.

This year's #TakePride campaign is especially notable in the face of that backlash.

"We’re making our message loud and clear: Target proudly stands with the LGBT community," Laysha Ward, the company's executive vice president and chief corporate social responsibility officer, said on the #TakePride web page.

...and then THIS happened today in #Miami @outmiami @MiamiBeachPride @Target #Targetvolunteers #lgbt #diversity #takepride #southflorida http://pic.twitter.com/moeptc6oIv

— Bernard Boudreaux (@Bernard_Boo) April 10, 2017

Customers let Target know just how much they appreciate the store having their back.

I am 100% here for @Target's #TakePride campaign 🌈

— Kristen Zimmer (@kristen_zimmer) May 8, 2017

They're sending rainbow hearts — emojis worth a thousand words.

i love @Target #takepride ❤💛💚💙💜

— Kasey Lovicott (@PegasusHeart_1) May 8, 2017

Target employees love the message #TakePride sends too.

T3211 is proud to work somewhere that celebrates diversity #takepride #G499 #D412 @CamTGT @CannataMike @LydiaStroupTGT @JRames13 http://pic.twitter.com/dwqstsRr1v

— JP (@johnph527) May 5, 2017

Some are "freaking out" over all the rainbows (and rightfully so).

Me when I found target's #takepride section at the Beaverton store. Had to snap my girlfriend http://pic.twitter.com/YtOHki9PPK

— 🌈Kat💕 (@VergeofLove) May 9, 2017

And others are glad some folks won't show up because of the campaign.

Anyone boycotting Target because of their #takepride campaign: Thank you. I don't like shopping with assholes.

— JustChristal (@justchristal) May 9, 2017

Target noticed all the fanfare online — and they are loving it.

@itsmarky5 We love putting up these fun, colorful displays. Thanks for noticing. 🌈 😍 #TakePride http://pic.twitter.com/3JRmjM1VSF

— Target (@Target) May 10, 2017

While Target deserves credit for standing up for LGBTQ issues, it's not an entirely selfless move, of course.

As the tide has turned in favor of LGBTQ rights, many corporations have jumped on the bandwagon, highlighting same-sex couples in their ad campaigns and making public statements in favor of equality, hoping their advocacy draws positive attention from customers, boosting their bottom lines. It's commodifying a social cause, in a certain sense.

That point was also debated by some LGBTQ advocates on Twitter:

@DavidLevitz @Target I'm for #TakePride with @Target . One of the largest American corporations showing support for the LGBT community is a good thing.

— Nick Pateezy (@thegaycard) May 4, 2017

Still, it's commendable when companies stay on the right side of history, particularly when it's not the easiest thing to do.

And for that, Target, once again, hits the bull's-eye.

Dear @Target Thanks for always being brave enough to stand at the side of hundreds of voices who can't speak out against hate. #TakePride

— Julian Ortega (@Dmaxwell2511) May 9, 2017

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[socialviralnews]

Amid backlash, Target still launched its annual LGBTQ pride line. Hell yeah.

You might see a lot of rainbows during your next trip to Target.

<br>

For the fifth year in a row, many Target shoppers will find their local store covered in rainbows.

It's all part of the retail giant's annual #TakePride campaign celebrating the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.

The launch, which comes ahead of LGBT Pride Month in June, features a variety of rainbow-themed apparel and merchandise, including shirts, hats, swimsuits, and beach towels. The products will be found in over 150 of Target's U.S. stores and online, according to a company spokesperson.

Damn @Target! I am LOVING the #takepride section! http://pic.twitter.com/b27dSNub0H

— Kristin Crites (@Denver_Kristin) May 9, 2017

Target has repeatedly been threatened with boycotts from anti-gay and anti-transgender groups over its support for the LGBTQ community in recent years.

In 2014, the retailer publicly endorsed marriage equality. The following year, it announced it was ending gender-based signs in certain areas of its stores — like the toy aisles and entertainment sections — that needlessly assigned genders to products.

Last spring (after taking some heat for dropping the ball), Target launched a new kids home line with more gender-neutral items — a move, the company said, that helps parents shop for their kids while also helping squash gender norms. And Target explicitly stood on the side of transgender rights when it came to bathroom access in its stores, which ruffled enough feathers to spark a national boycott.

This year's #TakePride campaign is especially notable in the face of that backlash.

"We’re making our message loud and clear: Target proudly stands with the LGBT community," Laysha Ward, the company's executive vice president and chief corporate social responsibility officer, said on the #TakePride web page.

...and then THIS happened today in #Miami @outmiami @MiamiBeachPride @Target #Targetvolunteers #lgbt #diversity #takepride #southflorida http://pic.twitter.com/moeptc6oIv

— Bernard Boudreaux (@Bernard_Boo) April 10, 2017

Customers let Target know just how much they appreciate the store having their back.

I am 100% here for @Target's #TakePride campaign 🌈

— Kristen Zimmer (@kristen_zimmer) May 8, 2017

They're sending rainbow hearts — emojis worth a thousand words.

i love @Target #takepride ❤💛💚💙💜

— Kasey Lovicott (@PegasusHeart_1) May 8, 2017

Target employees love the message #TakePride sends too.

T3211 is proud to work somewhere that celebrates diversity #takepride #G499 #D412 @CamTGT @CannataMike @LydiaStroupTGT @JRames13 http://pic.twitter.com/dwqstsRr1v

— JP (@johnph527) May 5, 2017

Some are "freaking out" over all the rainbows (and rightfully so).

Me when I found target's #takepride section at the Beaverton store. Had to snap my girlfriend http://pic.twitter.com/YtOHki9PPK

— 🌈Kat💕 (@VergeofLove) May 9, 2017

And others are glad some folks won't show up because of the campaign.

Anyone boycotting Target because of their #takepride campaign: Thank you. I don't like shopping with assholes.

— JustChristal (@justchristal) May 9, 2017

Target noticed all the fanfare online — and they are loving it.

@itsmarky5 We love putting up these fun, colorful displays. Thanks for noticing. 🌈 😍 #TakePride http://pic.twitter.com/3JRmjM1VSF

— Target (@Target) May 10, 2017

While Target deserves credit for standing up for LGBTQ issues, it's not an entirely selfless move, of course.

As the tide has turned in favor of LGBTQ rights, many corporations have jumped on the bandwagon, highlighting same-sex couples in their ad campaigns and making public statements in favor of equality, hoping their advocacy draws positive attention from customers, boosting their bottom lines. It's commodifying a social cause, in a certain sense.

That point was also debated by some LGBTQ advocates on Twitter:

@DavidLevitz @Target I'm for #TakePride with @Target . One of the largest American corporations showing support for the LGBT community is a good thing.

— Nick Pateezy (@thegaycard) May 4, 2017

Still, it's commendable when companies stay on the right side of history, particularly when it's not the easiest thing to do.

And for that, Target, once again, hits the bull's-eye.

Dear @Target Thanks for always being brave enough to stand at the side of hundreds of voices who can't speak out against hate. #TakePride

— Julian Ortega (@Dmaxwell2511) May 9, 2017

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[threequeersandablog]

Florida Resources

Statewide

Pride Community Center of North Central Florida: We have an online Calendar of events for all of North Central Florida’s LGBTQ organizations, Public Service Announcements, information on the Board of Directors for your Community Center, links to other resources and much more! Pride Community Center of North Central Florida is an IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee and Union Counties with PRIDE!

Pridelines:  A safe place for all LGBTQ youth, adults and allies, and offers a wide-range of services

Centerlink: CenterLink develops strong, sustainable LGBT community centers and builds a thriving center network that creates healthy, vibrant communities.

Equality Florida Action, Inc. Equality Florida consists of two organizations - Equality Florida Institute, Inc., our 501(c)(3) educational charity and Equality Florida Action, Inc., our 501(c)(4) advocacy organization. Together, these organizations form the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Through education, grassroots organizing, coalition building, and lobbying, we are changing Florida so that no one suffers harassment or discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Miami

OutMiami: To serve as a catalyst and driving force for a visible and civically engaged LGBT community in the Greater Miami area that empowers LGBT-serving organizations through active philanthropic participation; to build community through strengthening social, professional, and cultural connections between LGBT people; and to extend our participation to non-LGBT community organizations.

The Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) is the largest not-for-profit corporation in the county for gay and lesbian businesses. With membership comprised of close to 600 companies / businesses representing more than 1,200 members, the Chamber's mission is to promote a unified and thriving, gay and gay-friendly, business and professional community throughout Miami-Dade County. Our goals are to promote networking within the existing gay and gay-friendly business and professional community, to promote business opportunities for Chamber members, to promote Miami as a year-round, gay and gay-friendly tourist destination, to provide resources for our members, and to provide outreach from our community to other organizations

Orlando

The Center: To promote and empower the GLBT Community and its allies through information, education, advocacy and support. We look to transform our community by inspiring and connecting people and organizations, promoting acceptance and inclusion, empowering them to achieve their potential

Gainesville

The Gainesville Community Alliance (GCA) is a social membership organization that provides an environment in which gay. lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people, and their friends have opportunities to meet through educational and social activities.

[djlslive]

#Repost @vdj_ls ・・・ Recently I performed live at the @clevelandersobe roof top, #CLevel for #PRIDE weekend parade and celebration. I did a 5 hour set. I had such great feedback from all the guest asking me how they can get the mix, that I decided to begin recording. I recorded the last 3 hours and have now uploaded the mix (Streaming link in profile/bio to download visit www.DJ-LS.com). There are some audio drop outs due to people hitting the equipment but nothing too noticeable. It's a live set, I never edit or change anything as I like to give people exactly what was done live. Enjoy this 3 hour set and share it with the world. It's all house and electro, new tracks with a lot of throwbacks. It's a little bit of everything as we went up and down on that roof top. ENJOY! #djlslive #djls #GayPride #LGBT #OutMiami #Society #Clevelander #Sobe @outmiami

[nerrizaballee]

Through the looking glass #water #underwater #underwaterphotography #underwaterphotoshoot #fashion #miamilife #florida #southflorida #sunshine #sunshinestate #blue #bluewater #theupsidedown #theupside #flow #southbeach #outmiami #aliceinwonderland #northbayvillage (at North Bay Village, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz9LenEn-a0/?igshid=6p8fe3ekzrln

[vanniochoa]

Working a little #manbun #instadaily #androgynous #blackandwhite #model #latina #queer #theinvisiblefemme #outmiami #genderfluid #theinvisibletomboy #tomboy #lol #weirdo #california #mexican@genderbender.ca @androgynousfox @theinvisiblefemme @lipsticklookbook @tomboylookbook @theinvisibletomboy

[hotspotsmedia]

Making new friends and looking good at the #Bowtiebash presented by #OutMiami. #outwithhotspots #wheretogo #networking (at BUILDING.co Miami)

[priskillaa]

Accurate; suck my 🍆🍆🍆. #repost #outmiami #feminine #masculine #isawwhatiwant #wheniwant #howiwant #suckit

[hellosomeghosts]

Fresh shave. Fresh eye brows. Ready for my birthday weekend. #outmiami

[fitnessandlesbianness]

#partyonceagain #sister #outmiami #blacksheep #renkonen #gettingdrunk #tråkhetero

[tatianacescobar]

@soceity_outmiami #outmiami #supportinglgbt #amazingvenue (at Miami Design District / Palm Court)

[nikiartstudio]

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@outgamesmiami #Colombia #traditionaldance #outmiami #outgamesmiami #fundraiser #miami