In the face of waves of recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, travel warnings to avoid Florida, and conservative pundits and lawmakers targeting transgender people for cheap political points, Tampa residents and allies gathered downtown last weekend for a “Drag 2 Talle” rally.

On April 15, organizers with the Restorative Justice Coalition, Equality Florida, League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County, the Hillsborough County LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, ACLU of Florida, and other local progressive groups, took over Joe Chillura Courthouse Square to help spread the word about current issues surrounding Florida’s more vulnerable communities, as well as fundraise to help send drag performers and organizers to Tallahassee for a future rally.

“I feel that especially now, allies are extremely important,” said Tampa City Councilmember Lynn Hurtak to Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. “If you can, please support this event and others, and make sure you let LGTBQ+ people know that you care.” 

The date for he “Drag 2 Talle” rally in Tallahassee is yet to be determined. “We need to let the Legislature know that this is not OK,” added Hurtak.

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Colin Wolf has been working with weekly newspapers since 2007 and has been the Digital Editor for Creative Loafing Tampa since 2019. He is also the Director of Digital Content Strategy for CL's parent...