Volunteers restore crosswalk honoring Pulse victims
NBC Newsยท2025-08-23 03:28
Social & Political Context - Florida Governor DeSantis stated that the state will not allow roads to be used for political purposes, referencing the removal of an LGBTQ street memorial [1] - The memorial was a tribute to the 49 people killed in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting [1] Community Response - Volunteers are restoring the LGBTQ street memorial that was painted over by state officials [1] - The action is perceived by some as an attack on the gay community [1]