Black Tampa Bay LGBTQ+ leaders discuss Juneteenth and Pride
It’s pride month - and Juneteenth is just around the corner. Pride celebrations take on added significance for LGBTQ+ Floridians who have been the focus of restrictive new laws in recent years. And for Black and LGBTQ + residents, June takes on extra significance. On this episode of Florida Matters, we speak with leaders in the greater Tampa Bay region’s Black LGBTQIA community about representation and the importance of both Pride and Juneteenth. Joining the show: Darius Lightsey, the secretary of St. Pete Pride. He’s the organizer of Shades of Pride, a two day Juneteenth LGBTQ+ art and music…
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