Six months after Pulse
Six months after Pulse and as a community we continue to come together.
Recently, the Angel Wings, designed to block a religious hate group protesting a funeral for some of the Pulse victims, were donated to the Center. The wings will be displayed at the Center when the new location opens early next year. According to Terry Decarlo, they will also be used for future events.
The Orlando Modern Quilt Guild put out a call for quilts. The result was 1500 quilts made with love. These quilts were donated to several Pulse employees, including Pulse owner Barbara Poma, city officials, first responders, victims and families of victims.
Owner of Pulse nightclub, Barbara Poma recently announced she will not be selling the property to the city; she will reopen Pulse in another location with the same name. On Monday, December 12t the Orlando History Center hosted a gathering to honor the victims, and later that evening, Pulse opened its gates to allow families and friends to pay their respects.
Emmy, Emmy, Jorge!
WFTV’s Jorge Estevez had plenty to celebrate recently when he was rightfully awarded two Emmy awards. Jorge’s coverage after the attack on Pulse and documenting his visit to Cuba when the embargo was lifted brought home the honor.
The local newscaster (with the incredible smile and dimples) is also known for emceeing many LGBTQ charitable events and representing the the Latin community.
Jorge and WFTV partner in crime Martha Sugalski were also seen at many Pride events this year.
Gays, Flags and Football
Bringing a whole new meaning to pigskin, a local group has formed in the hopes of joining the National Gay Flag Football Group. The Facebook group is known as the Orlando Gay Flag Football League, branching from the typical gay softball and bowling leagues, and this new group certainly brings a nice alternative to members of the LGBTQ community that play various types of sportsball, or whatever you call it.
