38 Outstanding Community Leaders under the age of 35.
We have been local LGBT, Human Rights & Community Activists ever since we first moved to Tampa in 1980. It was a time when we first started to hear about AIDS and the terrible mystery killing virus. Many good people from that time and later have passed. Now we are in our 50’s & 60+ age. Many people in the next generation, 35-55 age are gone. We, as a community are skipping a generation of creativity and direction. The next forthcoming leaders will be in the under 35 group.
All these deep thoughts were brought on when nephew Mathieu asked us a very thought provoking question. “Who do we think under the age of 35, will be the next LGBTA (older) community leaders in the Tampa Bay Area?”
What a great question! After much debating and thought we came up with our 15 picks. All of these people are community leaders today, responsible and the new “go to” people in our community. The one thing they all have in common is that they all lead by example.
We then asked the top 15 who they would include in this list. The best way to be introduced to new people is to ask your peers. The list is very diverse and impressive. Yes, there were people I’m sure we missed and some you might not understand. You might see that some of the selected leaders are not even gay! They do an awesome job in helping our community. So the group consists of Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender & Allies.
One thing is for sure, Our LGBTA Diverse Community’s future will be in very good progressive hands.
The list in alphabetical order by first name.
Abby Nicholson
HIV Education & Prevention Coordinator at Metro Wellness and Community Centers
WOW… talk about an impressive list of interesting & fun people!!! Every Tuesday from 4PM -6:30 is the unofficial GaYBOR Party at Carne’s https://www.facebook.com/CarneChopHouse?fref=ts . Behind the bar is everybody’s favorite bartender, Christian Lozadahttps://www.facebook.com/christian.lozada.5 . The specials are $2 Martinis & $9.95 Prime Rib Dinner. The best part is that you never know who will be there! This past week there was Al Fox, president of “Alliance for Responsible Cuban Policy Foundations”, Joy & her friends from Balance Tampa Bay, Prada on a not so secret date, Ellen Marshall, famous known artist from New York & Ybor City known as Cow Painter, Teresa from Bradley’s on 7th,Dr. Seth & Dr. Eddie, Sammy, Marc and many more people. EVERYBODY is WELCOME!!! The Managers treat everyone as a celebrity. See you there Tuesday.
It’s hard to think of a Holiday season without Una Voce; RThe Florida Men’s Choir. This groups makes our whole community so proud all over the Tampa bay area. At the helm is overture arranging, Tom Barker. From performing Concerts to performing for the Mayor and dignitaries. We are all very proud to also call them members of GaYBOR! Viva La GaYBOR
Caught @ GaYBOR/Ybor City
Caught @ GaYBOR/Ybor City
