Hillsborough County LGBTQ Democratic Caucus Fights for Rights Year-Round

Ongoing Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights

• 🏳️‍🌈 Members of the Hillsborough County LGBTQ Democratic Caucus view the fight for equality as a year-round, lifelong endeavor, not confined to Pride Month.
• 🎯 The caucus is motivated to fight for their rights and advance the country, pushing back against what they perceive as a current administration targeting the LGBTQ+ community.

Community Concerns and Actions

• 🗣️ A primary concern within the community is the need to be seen and to refuse to go back into the closet.
• 🗓️ The caucus actively works to remain visible through dedicated events held monthly.
• ⚠️ Members feel more empowered to fight under the current administration, despite a perceived "dark cloud" over events like Pride Month.

Challenges and Values

• ⚖️ There is a sentiment that the federal government is actively working against the LGBTQ+ community, attempting to erase their history.
• 🚶‍♀️ A core desire is to walk down the street in America without feeling in danger.
• ❤️ The values of the LGBTQ+ community are presented as universal, applicable to anyone who might find themselves in a vulnerable position.