Topic - Equality Florida

Equality Florida is both a political advocacy group which advocates for civil rights and protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents of the U.S. state of Florida as well as a non-profit arm, "Equality Florida Institute." It was established in 1997 and has been headed since its inception by executive director Nadine Smith. The organization has chapters throughout Florida. - Source: Wikipedia

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