There is something magical about a café that makes you want to stay all afternoon, where the scent of fresh pastries mingles with the sound of laughter, and every bite feels like a love letter to French-Latin comfort food.
One of Florida’s most notorious episodes in queer history revolves around a small, purple-covered pamphlet that shocked the state and played a crucial role in shaping LGBTQ politics and history in Florida.
Although no law can truly prevent unfair treatment, nondiscrimination laws act as a deterrent and offer a path to accountability when problems arise. But many state statutes do not explicitly protect LGBTQ+ people — and without federal nondiscrimination laws pertaining to the queer community, most LGBTQ+ people in the United States are left vulnerable.
Maria Pulzetti said many folks will tell her that their first exposure to LGBTQ+ activism was in middle school or high school, through the national youth movement known as Day of Silence. However, these same folks do not realize a key detail about the annual event until Pulzetti informs them.
Page 6 of 29
Phone: 954-514-7095
Hours: Monday - Friday 9AM - 2PM
Editorial@OutSFL.com
Sales@OutSFL.com
Corrections:
PO Box 23817 • Oakland Park, FL 33307
Got a juicy lead or story idea? Let us know! You can also submit an anonymous news tip by clicking here.

Help sustain independent LGBTQ journalism, community coverage, and local voices across South Florida.