Florida lawmakers honor the ‘trailblazing legacy’ of late state Sen. Geraldine Thompson
In a state so often divided along partisan lines, Democrats and Republicans alike were moved to tears as they gathered in the ...
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‘Trailblazer’ Geraldine Thompson remembered in Orlando memorial service
Geraldine Thompson, remembered as a “giant” in Florida politics, Black history and civil rights. “She was tenacious,” said former state Sen. Arthenia Joyner, D-Tampa. “She always did ...
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DeSantis orders flags to half-staff Thursday for Sen. Geraldine Thompson
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in honor of the late Senator Geraldine Thompson. Thompson, a Democrat, served in the Florida ...
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Sen. Thompson, an education and justice advocate, passes away at 76
ORLANDO, Fla. — Sen. Geraldine Thompson, a long-serving legislator and “trailblazing” civil rights leader from Central Florida, died after complications from knee surgery, her family ...
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Thompson was rare, courageous workhorse in Florida politics | Commentary
Geraldine Thompson was one of those few ... were on a crusade to ax an AP class on African-American studies from Florida schools and to scrub lessons about ugly, past racial incidents from ...
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State Sen. Geraldine Thompson — veteran educator, lawmaker and civil rights champion — dies at 76 after complications from knee surgery
Geraldine Thompson, a longtime Central Florida lawmaker, educator and civil rights champion, died after complications from knee replacement surgery, her family announced late Thursday. Thompson ...
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Florida Senate to hold celebration of life for Sen. Geraldine Thompson
The Florida state Senate will hold a celebration of life to honor state Sen. Geraldine Thompson. Trump's Latest Repost On Truth Social, Called "Shut Up About Egg Prices," Is Going Viral ...
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Central Florida legislator Geraldine Thompson, a civil-rights leader, dies at 76
TALLAHASSEE — Sen. Geraldine Thompson, a long-serving legislator and “trailblazing” civil-rights leader from Central Florida, died after complications from knee surgery, her family announced ...
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Florida state Sen. Geraldine Thompson dies at 76, family says
IT IS 703, AND A LOT OF PEOPLE ACROSS CENTRAL FLORIDA AND TALLAHASSEE ARE MOURNING THE SUDDEN DEATH OF A LONGTIME LEADER, STATE SENATOR GERALDINE THOMPSON DIED YESTERDAY AT THE AGE OF 76.