FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 14, 2009
CONTACT:
Susan Watson, NW Regional Director, 850-429-9128 or swatson@aclufl.org
Brandon Hensler, Director of Communications, (786) 363-2722 or (786) 208-7203 or media@aclufl.org
PENSACOLA, Fla. – The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida and the Gay-Straight Alliance of the University of West Florida (UWF) will host “Homophobia in Pensacola, fact or fiction?” with Dr. Susan Walch of the University of West Florida Health Psychology Research Lab who will discuss research and findings from a local study examining the attitudes of more than 450 residents conducted by The University of West Florida. Learn how gender, race, religious affiliation, political affiliation, level of education, and individual interactions affect the climate of homophobia and fear of AIDS in the Florida panhandle. This event is free and open to the public.
WHAT: Community Conversations “Homophobia in Pensacola”
WHEN: Thursday, September 17, 2009
WHERE: University of West Florida
Martin Hall
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, FL 32514
WHO: ACLU of Florida and the Gay-Straight Alliance of UWF
HOW: Free of charge call 850-429-9128 or e-mail: swatson@aclufl.org
About the ACLU of Florida
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida is freedom's watchdog, working daily in the courts, legislatures and communities to defend individual rights and personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. For additional information, visit our Web site at: www.aclufl.org.
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