Equality Florida to host press conference launching statewide Parenting With Pride program
ORLANDO, FL — For years, Gov. Ron DeSantis and right wing, astroturf organizations like Moms For Liberty have waged war on freedom and turned Florida’s classrooms into political battlegrounds. They have sought to amass power by banning books, censoring curriculum, whitewashing history, replacing education with propaganda, and bullying Florida’s families into submission. Fed up, parents and allies across the state are organizing and fighting back.
Parenting with Pride, a new program launched by Equality Florida, is bringing together organizations that serve the needs of Florida’s parents and families, to fight back against the rising tide of right wing extremism. With more than 1,000 families already plugged into the network, before the official launch, there is support and excitement around parents being able to ensure their rights and families are also respected. To mark the launch of Parenting with Pride, Equality Florida and partners will host a press conference on Aug. 15 at 11 a.m.
Details
What: Parenting With Pride launch press conference
Who: Speakers will include
• Jennifer Solomon, mother and Equality Florida Parents and Families support manager
• Cassandra Brown, JD,MPH, mother and co-founder, executive director of All About the Ballots
• Jen Cousins, mother and co-founder of Florida Freedom to Read Project
• Andrea Montanez, mother and Hope CommUnity Center LGBTQ immigration coordinator
• Shelly Pedraza, mother and Seminole County PTA president
• Tatiana Quiroga, mother and Come Out With Pride Orlando executive director
• Heather Wilkie, mother and Zebra Coalition executive director
When: Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m.
Where: Orange County Public Schools, 445 W Amelia St. in Orlando
Or join virtually.
About Equality Florida
Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. Through education, grassroots organizing, coalition building, and lobbying, we are changing Florida so that no one suffers harassment or discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Source: Equality Florida