The Alachua County branch of the NAACP and the United Church of Gainesville’s Racial Justice Task Force are sponsoring a town hall called “Understanding Racial Inequities: Where Are We Now?” at 4 p.m. in the Thelma Boltin Center, at 516 NE Second Ave.
Read More »Commissioner Gail Johnson Leads Gainesville In Discussion Of Development Strategies
On Saturday, the Community First Summit will continue at the Springhill Missionary Baptist Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Read More »Local Religious Leaders Combat Hate With Hope
The Alachua County Faith Leaders Alliance gathered on Monday afternoon to a delivered remarks praising inclusivity, diversity and acceptance.
Read More »In Photos: English Country Dancing In Gainesville
Every Monday from 7 to 9:30 p.m., the group Gainesville English Country Dance gathers at the United Church of Gainesville. Classes for beginners start at 6:45. See a photo gallery of this past Monday's dances at WUFT.org.
Read More »In Photos: Student Walkout, Gainesville’s “People’s Inauguration”
As president-elect Donald Trump was sworn into office, students and residents throughout Gainesville showed resistance to his presidency through a walkout of University of Florida students and a gathering at Gainesville City Hall.
Read More »In Photos: Interfaith Celebration Seeks To Unite Gainesville
An interfaith celebration at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Gainesville Tuesday sought to bring together people of different faiths, city officials and others from the community to encourage Gainesville to remain a safe haven, especially after the election.
Read More »What Transgender Resources Are Available In The Gainesville Area?
Being transgender today can be filled with hardships and obstacles. Local resources attempting to alleviate those hardships and create a welcoming space for the transgender community can be found around Alachua County.
Read More »Commissioners Considering Making Gainesville A “Welcoming City”
Advocates are hoping the city commission will adopt an ordinance to make Gainesville first officially sanctioned "Welcoming City" in Florida.
Read More »Opinion Divided Over Pastor Protection Act
The legalization of same-sex marriage has pushed some Florida lawmakers to propose the Pastor Protection Act, which would allow pastors the right to refuse to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies. But civil services, like bakers and florists, would not receive the same protections. Some Gainesville religious leaders are speaking out again the Pastor Protection Act.
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