Guest Column

During Women’s History Month, few stories embody the power of perseverance, partnership, and community leadership quite like that of Carol Moran and her life partner Nancy Goldwin. Together, they have helped shape Wilton Manors into one of the most recognized LGBTQ destinations in the nation — building not only successful businesses, but lasting spaces where people feel seen, welcomed, and valued.

On a vibrant stretch of Wilton Drive, where community and culture intersect, a new café is quickly becoming a neighborhood favorite. The Bean Espresso Bar, founded by entrepreneur Nadia Cutillo, is more than just a place to grab a morning coffee — it’s a reflection of heritage, ambition, and a deep commitment to creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels at home. 

On the iconic stretch of Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, creativity, culture, and community intersect at the Friendship Center Gallery, founded by Stacy and Ely BenHayon. Located at 1406 E. Las Olas Blvd., the gallery has quickly emerged as a unique destination where contemporary art and meaningful community engagement come together.

When church and state overlap, brutality follows, and justice bends with the whip. Blurred lines between religion and government produced the Spanish Inquisition, Salem witch trials, the Crusades, the Huguenot persecutions, and the brutality campaigns of the Holy Roman Empire, to list an easy few, all featuring sadism, torture, and bloodlust in the name of religion.

When regimes crack, history reminds us that the fault lines are never only political — they are profoundly human. For LGBTQ people living under authoritarian rule, a regime change is not an abstract geopolitical event. It can mean the difference between fear and freedom, between invisibility and dignity, between life and death.

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