Right-wing fanatics wish to silence and erase the LGBTQ community – from our history and culture to everything in between. This is why we launched OutFAU. LGBTQ students need a voice. And we will be that voice.
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OutFAU’s April issue was devoted entirely to the Society of Professional Journalists’ notorious SIN (Spread Immoral News) & WIN contest. Critics called the competition “shockingly bad” and “totally out of line,” but we saw it as a one-of-a-kind learning opportunity.
Amidst the chaos and current political firestorm we are experiencing, funding cuts coming from all directions are the latest hurdle.
When I testified in Tallahassee against Senate Bill 1710, a bill to ban DEI in Florida’s medical schools, I knew we were fighting an uphill battle. What I didn’t expect was how fast they’d crush us.
Florida’s 2025 legislative session wrapped up May 2 after 60 days of hearings and horse-trading, but the biggest story landed before the budget ink had even dried: every single anti-LGBTQ+ bill filed this year died in committee or on the calendar.
My first whole semester as Executive Editor of OutFAU has wrapped, and I’m bursting with pride over what our tiny-but-mighty crew achieved. With just four regular contributors, we published 26 stories across five issues from January through May — and even snagged second place in a regional contest (but you can read about that below).
We hope everyone enjoyed a fabulous Palm Beach Pride Month, because now it’s time to kick things up a notch with a little “Mayhem!”
This pride season, ditch the monotone and opt for a little bit of color in your shopping habits. From jewelry to fine dining, OUTFAU has got you covered on the top 6 LGBTQ+ local small businesses to support this pride season.
Theatre has always been a space of reinvention — a realm where imagination and passion collide to captivate audiences around the world.
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta — better known to the world as Lady Gaga — has once again proven why she’s one of the most dynamic and influential pop icons of our time with her latest album, “Mayhem,” released on March 7.
Pride remains what may be celebrated as the largest event within the LGBTQ+ community around the world. From New York City Pride to Sāo Paulo Gay Pride Parade, these events usually take place throughout Pride Month in June and follow parades, marches, and benefit concerts.
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