Overcoming Opposition: Tampa Pride's Resilient Journey
From For St. Pete's Sake by Laura Gerken
May 7, 2026 · 30 min · Season 2 · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode features an interview with Daniel Johnson discussing the challenges and efforts behind organizing Tampa Pride.
In this episode, Christian and Laura interview Daniel Johnson, president of Pride of Tampa, about the challenges and efforts to organize Tampa Pride amidst political opposition and community support. They discuss the origins of Pride of Tampa, the importance of inclusive celebrations, and plans for future events and community initiatives. Visit prideoftampa.com to learn more and volunteer!
People in this episode
Hosts: Christian, Laura
Guest: Daniel Johnson
Topics covered
- Tampa Pride
- political opposition
- community support
- inclusive celebrations
- future events
Keywords
- Tampa Pride
- Daniel Johnson
- political challenges
- community initiatives
- inclusive celebrations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pride of Tampa
Places: Tampa
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