West Palm Beach removing LGBTQ+ rainbow crosswalk under orders from Trump, DeSantis administrations

[In It to Win It]

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West Palm Beach is eliminating its rainbow crosswalk, which was created to support the city’s LGBTQ+ community. The decision isn’t voluntary, and the city plans a nearby demonstration of support for LGBTQ+ residents and visitors.

The city’s decision is a result of directives from the administrations of President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis to get rid of the street markings that commemorate the LGBTQ+ community.

“To comply with updated FDOT regulations, the city will soon power wash the rainbow crosswalk at Spruce Avenue and Northwood Road; however, our strength and resolve to do what is right remain unwavering,” Kathleen Joy, director of communications in West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James’ office said via email, referring to the Florida Department of Transportation.

“As part of our continued commitment to meaningfully honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, the monument will be relocated and reimagined at Serenity Park in Northwood Village,” Joy said. Bricks in the colors of the LGBTQ+ flag “will serve as the centerpiece of a beautifully redesigned space, featuring enhanced landscaping, improved lighting, and other welcoming elements — creating a safe, vibrant, and enduring tribute to the community.”

The crosswalks are a couple of blocks away from Serenity Park in Northwood Village, a part of the city that was revitalized years ago largely by LGBTQ+ residents, said Rand Hoch, president of the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, who lives in West Palm Beach.

[unweird]

1. Fucking dicks

Both of em

[Aviation Pro]

2. What are they going to replace it with

The faces of 12 and 13 year-old rape victims?

[Eliot Rosewater]

3. This community will be targeted next, arrested for no reason etc.

The maga garbage can’t wait to see LGBTQ community and their children in prison.

They need to be shown that they don’t have rights like us liberals said they did

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

4. Disgusting display of homophobia!!

[EnergizedLib]

5. Disgraceful

Hate continues to rear its ugly head.