The former Webster Park is now Nellie Madalynne Brooks Park.
Category: Activism
Posted inEvents
Lakeland to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride In June — and Faith, Families
The city’s 10th annual Pride Month proclamation was followed by the inaugural declaration of Faith and Family Month.
Posted inActivism
They Came to Defend Free Speech and a YouTube Influencer
About 80 people gathered in Lakeland’s Munn Park Saturday morning to rally for God and a red Polk County.
Posted inActivism
Lakeland’s Junior League Makes History
Angel Davis becomes the first Black president in the Lakeland group’s long story.
Posted inEducation
Dignified Help, No Hoops, at School Pantry
Educators at Southwest Middle School create a food pantry and clothes closet for students in need.
Posted inBusiness
Minority-Owned Polk Businesses to Shine at Gala
Lakeland’s The Well will celebrate Black businesses in an expo and hold the gala this year.
Posted inHistory
‘Rosa Parks’ of Lakeland Nellie Brooks May Finally Get Her Due
City commission set to vote to rename park after Lakeland Civil Rights activist.
Posted inEvents
Gospel Village Invites Lakeland to ‘Walk A Mile in Their Shoes’
The inaugural fundraising walk to help chronically homeless individuals will be at Lake Parker tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Posted inActivism
They Came to Say ‘Hands Off!’ in Munn Park
Lakeland edition of nationwide anti-Trump rally draws hundreds to downtown
Posted inActivism
International Women’s Day Rally Draws Five Dozen in Lakeland
Women and men gathered outside the Lakeland Public Library Saturday to make their feelings known about feminism and the Trump administration.
