July 2010: Orlando News Briefs

July 2010: Orlando News Briefs

Mayoral candidate forum set for July 14
In partnership with HRC, Equality Florida and The Center, The Metropolitan Business Association (Gay Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida) has invited all four candidates for mayor to the 2010 Candidates Forum. Participants will talk about where they stand on LGBT, economic and growth issues affecting the Orlando area. The Forum is Wednesday, July 14, from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Sheraton Downtown Orlando, 400 W. Livingston Street.

Come Out Orlando advocates for transgender medical rights
Come Out Orlando is campaigning for transgender protections at local hospitals. Leading hospitals around the country currently include gender identity or expression in their anti-discrimination policies for patients. All three major hospital systems in Central Florida do not. For phone numbers and more information, visit ComeOutOrlando.Weebly.com. Come Out Orlando is a group dedicated to achieving equal rights and protections for Central Florida’s LGBT community.

See photos of Come Out Orlando campaigning at Lake Eola Farmer’s market.

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