The six-part series is part of a statewide effort by churches and organizations as Florida changes public school curricula
Category: Activism
Posted inActivism, Downtown, Events
Gallery: Pride in the Park
Lakeland’s largest annual LGBTQ event drew a large crowd to Munn Park to celebrate; a few protesters showed up, too
Posted inActivism, Events
Juneteenth Outdoor Activities Postponed
Heavy rains forced Juneteenth organizers to postpone June 17 outdoor festivities until next weekend. Doris Moore Bailey invited the community to attend the Corvette Car Show next weekend, June 24, beginning at 1 p.m. The Saturday, June 17, evenings program is still on at the Coleman-Bush Building, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Posted inActivism, Schools
Postponement of Pride Proclamation Draws LGBTQ Supporters and Conservatives to School Board Meeting
Superintendent Frederick Heid recommended delaying a possible proclamation until October, so PCPS can develop an ‘equitable’ review process.
Posted inActivism, Schools
School Board Delays Possible LGBTQ Proclamation Until October
Superintendent recommends creating an ‘equitable and consistent’ process for proclamations. October is LGBTQ History Month.
Posted inActivism, City Hall, Events
Lakeland Moves Ahead With Pride Month Proclamation and Events
Events have been canceled in several other cities amid unease about new laws regarding ‘adult performances’ and LGBTQ+ issues.
Posted inActivism
Staff Exodus Forces Cancellation of All Surgeries at TLC PetSnip
The future of the low-cost spay/neuter clinic is in doubt as surgeons, medical director, executive director and board members resign abruptly.
Posted inActivism
TLC PetSnip celebrates huge milestone – 100,000 spay/neuter surgeries
The Lakeland-based nonprofit has been operating for 10 years, working to provide affordable veterinary care and reduce pet overpopulation.
Posted inActivism, Social Services
10 Lakeland Nonprofits Receive $2,500 Grants from OMS Group
Grants will help to fund tutoring, healthcare, opera, job training, and independent journalism.
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Lakeland Residents React to 6-Week Abortion Ban Proposal
Protests came a day after legislation was introduced in the Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks.