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Florida says claiming someone’s transphobic could cost you $35k (even if you’re right?!)
January 9, 2024
Denny
For Maxx Fenning, 21-year-old founder and Executive Director of PRISM—a youth-led nonprofit that works to expand access to LGBTQ inclusive education and sexual health resources in South Florida, the motive behind SB 1780 is clear.
Bears of South Florida to Host Pool Party and Holiday Event
November 29, 2023
John Hayden
In South Florida, bears don’t hibernate in winter, they party. Bears of South Florida (BOSFL) are out and about having fun and helping the community. Recipients include Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, Island City Stage, SunServe, PRISM, and more.
Florida students weigh in on new school year as discriminatory policies take effect
September 12, 2023
Alexandra Martinez
“We’re seeing these attacks on academic freedom across the board,” said Maxx Fenning, the executive director of PRISM FL. “It’s important for us to be represented in history and to be represented in schools.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis' education overhaul continues with bathroom rule at Florida state colleges
August 24, 2023
Ana Goñi-Lessan, Finch Walker, Thao Nguyen, Steven Walker
"Trans people just want to pee in a stall safely and mind their own business, and now college students can't even do that in their own housing," said Maxx Fenning, founder and executive director of PRISM, an LGBTQ advocacy group.
