African American Heritage in The Palm Beaches
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With roots going back more than three decades, this organization has been a longstanding source of leadership and support. In addition to providing social services and enrichment programs, Compass hosts the annual Palm Beach Pride, which includes the oldest running Pride parade in Florida.
Each year, Compass also partners with Palm Beach Dramaworks on the Legacy Project for interviews about the personal histories of Trailblazers in the community, which are compiled into digital stories.


This organization is an athletics staple in The Palm Beaches. Chip McKenney founded the league in 2006 as a way to provide inclusion for gay athletes. It’s even gone international, with members in more than a dozen countries. In the spring, the GPL hosts the International Gay Polo Tournament at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The event combines serious competition with social events and tailgates, making for a spirited weekend.
The oldest gay bar in Florida is listed on West Palm Beach’s Register of Historic Places. Its run as Roosters dates back to 1984, but it was known as Turf West in the 1960s. Through the years the iconic bar has been a gathering spot and led charitable efforts for AIDS organizations. Unfortunately, the Rooster suffered a fire in May 2020, and remains closed, but a rebuilding effort is underway.
The Palm Beaches have seen a number of important moments led by pioneers of progress. Here’s a timeline of some of the highlights.
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