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Frieda Saraga, PFLAG Jacksonville

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Frieda Saraga, Trailblazer and Mother of five children — all adults one gay son, two twin daughters who are lesbian and a son and daughter who are straight — shares how they all love one another very much and supportive of one another and why it is important that we pass a comprehensive Human Rights Ordinance in the city of Jacksonville.

Read Frieda and Len’s story here: http://wp.me/p3PnKk-hd

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Ronald Breaker, CW2, US Army (Ret)

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Ronald E. Breaker is a native of Jacksonville’s Eastside.  He served 21 years in the United States Army.  His journey to becoming a straight ally began by re-evaluating his old thoughts and beliefs.  In his statement, he encourages why it’s time for Jacksonville to do the same.  Read more from his ally profile here: http://wp.me/p3PnKk-hj

Families

Allies: The Chartrand Family

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The Chartrand Family proudly joins the “We are Straight Allies” campaign in support of their son and brother, Jeffrey, and for the entire LGBT community. In their own words, they describe the importance for why they are ‘coming out’ as allies.

Read their full profile here: http://wp.me/p3PnKk-fV

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Darnell Smith: Market President, Florida Blue

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Darnell Smith, Florida Blue’s market president for the North Florida Region, explains why it is imperative that we have a Human Rights Ordinance that protects the LGBT community from discrimination. 

[Despite some misinformed beliefs, no there are currently NO protections at the City, State or Federal level for the LGBT community…]

Read his full profile here:  http://wp.me/p3PnKk-dn

Communities

The Hamiltons, St. John’s Lutheran Church

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The Hamiltons shepherd the St. John’s Lutheran Church Jacksonville and they are proud allies. In their original letter to us, they said they support an HRO in Jacksonville because,

“We could not in good conscience stand by while there isthe slightest possibility that one of our LGBT Sisters and Brothers can face discrimination in jobs and housing. No matter what your belief system says, this is a Human Rights Issue. Everyone has the right to make a sustainable living and not stand in fear of loosing their job for who they are or perceived to be in their sexual orientation. Qualifications should be the determining factor.”

We call them P-Ham and PV – come by and meet them at One Spark!