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Category: Activism

Deva Simmons, Supervisor of Elections Office outreach specialist, hands Jesse Baum an American flag pin after he registered to vote. It was part of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority’s voter registration drive on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. | Kimberly C. Moore, LkldNow
Posted inActivism

Grassroots Effort Aims to Boost Voter Turnout, Especially Among Black Men

by Kimberly C. Moore September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

Sorority partners with barbershop to tackle low participation. Only 4% of voters in the 2021 municipal elections were Black men.

Posted inEvents

Lakeland NAACP Offering Black History Course

by Kimberly C. Moore September 11, 2023September 12, 2023

The six-part series is part of a statewide effort by churches and organizations as Florida changes public school curricula

Posted inEvents

Gallery: Pride in the Park

by Kimberly C. Moore June 17, 2023June 18, 2023

Lakeland’s largest annual LGBTQ event drew a large crowd to Munn Park to celebrate; a few protesters showed up, too

Posted inActivism

Juneteenth Outdoor Activities Postponed

by Kimberly C. Moore June 17, 2023June 18, 2023

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 inSchools

Postponement of Pride Proclamation Draws LGBTQ Supporters and Conservatives to School Board Meeting

by Kimberly C. Moore June 14, 2023June 16, 2023

Superintendent Frederick Heid recommended delaying a possible proclamation until October, so PCPS can develop an ‘equitable’ review process.

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School Board Delays Possible LGBTQ Proclamation Until October

by Kimberly C. Moore June 10, 2023June 10, 2023

Superintendent recommends creating an ‘equitable and consistent’ process for proclamations. October is LGBTQ History Month.

Posted inCity Hall

Lakeland Moves Ahead With Pride Month Proclamation and Events

by Kimberly C. Moore June 5, 2023June 8, 2023

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

by Cindy Glover May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

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

by Stephanie Claytor April 20, 2023April 25, 2023

The Lakeland-based nonprofit has been operating for 10 years, working to provide affordable veterinary care and reduce pet overpopulation.

Posted inActivism

10 Lakeland Nonprofits Receive $2,500 Grants from OMS Group

by Donna Renfroe March 14, 2023March 15, 2023

Grants will help to fund tutoring, healthcare, opera, job training, and independent journalism.

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