from a mentor who pointed out her white privilege likely contributed to the success of the initial GoFundMe appeal. Brooklyn, and Unbroken's senior Vice President of communication and marketing Kaylee Petik, were given the Voice for Equality Award at the Equality Florida Greater Jacksonville Gala. Another GoFundMe campaign was started to kickstart the endowment to fund scholarships. Later developments Representative Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) heard her story and offered Brooklyn an internship, and included her on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to witness the voting for the Equality Act, to establish nationwide civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ people. It is the first time that a Congress chamber passed comprehensive non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people. In June 2019, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, sparking the start of the modern LGBTQ rights movement, Queerty named her one of the Pride50 "trailblazing individuals who actively ensure society remains moving towards equality, acceptance and dignity for all queer people". In June 2019 she was also a speaker at Fernandina Pride Parade and Festival in Fernandina Beach, Florida. For National Coming Out Day (October 11), her op-ed about her coming out after surviving conversion therapy—where she shared "the worst feeling is hiding who you really are"—was published in Out. In February 2021, Owen filed to run for Florida's 6th Senate district as a Democrat. The seat is currently held by Audrey Gibson, who is prevented for running for re-election due to term limits. References External links 2000 births Living people Queer women American LGBT rights activists LGBT people from Florida People from Jacksonville, Florida American former Christians 21st-century LGBT people