On November 26, 2025, in a quiet northern suburb of Hong Kong, a fire broke out in the middle of the day. The fire was unusual in intensity and duration, consuming seven of eight high rise towers. Despite the quick response of well-equipped fire trucks, the blaze spread quickly and burned for more than 43 hours.

Americans are living through an era fueled by discrimination. While LGBTQIA+ folx know these tactics well. Each new law chips away at our dignity, and many of our siblings believe they are “Safe” from these attacks, that they are the exception. History warns us otherwise. 

“You’re gay and religious,” I was told by the podcaster.

Bill Spinosa, a pioneering LGBTQ+ community leader and founding president of the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF), passed away suddenly on November 1, 2025, at the age of 67. Bill helped launch GMCSF in 2010 and dedicated over 15 years to nurturing its mission to inspire audiences, open minds, and change hearts through music. His unwavering passion and leadership made him a beloved pillar of South Florida's LGBTQ+ arts community and cemented a legacy of activism and song. 

The Illustrated Oxford Dictionary defines philanthropy as “1. a love of humanity [and] 2. practical benevolence, esp. charity on a large scale.”

Holiday Park, long considered one of Fort Lauderdale’s crown jewels, is experiencing a historic rebirth — one that blends the city’s sporting heritage with a bold, forward-looking vision for generations to come.