“Renaming the park in honor of Madalynne Brooks is a tribute to her extraordinary courage, steadfast pursuit of justice, and enduring impact on our community,” said City of Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz. “The June 14 ceremony will be a heartfelt celebration of her remarkable life and legacy.
Her leadership was instrumental in the integration of Lakeland General Hospital, downtown lunch counters, and the Polk Theatre, and she was a driving force behind the renaming of the Larry R. Jackson Branch Library…