Wilton Manors has long told itself a flattering story about inclusion. We point to the rainbow crosswalks and new bike racks on Wilton Drive. We point to our elected officials and our Pride parades and our long tradition of LGBTQ+ nightlife and community. And much of that story is true and worth celebrating.

The barely acknowledged silver lining in Trump’s war in Iran is that it has pushed 30% of the world’s economic power into a race toward renewable energy. Trump, in attacking Iran, has created the biggest energy crisis in modern history. The International Energy Agency describes the current shock as “the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market.”

A recent fuck buddy ended things with me because, as he put it, I “play around a lot,” and he’s worried about bringing an STI home to his husband. From what I understand, they’re in an open relationship, so I’m confused about why my sex life suddenly feels like the problem.   

In a time when visibility, safety, and authentic representation matter more than ever, FL BlaQ Out Pride Weekend arrives in Wilton Manors as more than just a celebration. It is a declaration of joy, liberation, culture, and community for Black LGBTQ people across Florida and beyond.