Sorority partners with barbershop to tackle low participation. Only 4% of voters in the 2021 municipal elections were Black men.
Category: Activism
Lakeland NAACP Offering Black History Course
The six-part series is part of a statewide effort by churches and organizations as Florida changes public school curricula
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
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.
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.
School Board Delays Possible LGBTQ Proclamation Until October
Superintendent recommends creating an ‘equitable and consistent’ process for proclamations. October is LGBTQ History Month.
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.
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.
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.
10 Lakeland Nonprofits Receive $2,500 Grants from OMS Group
Grants will help to fund tutoring, healthcare, opera, job training, and independent journalism.