Draft:Doris Moore Bailey
American community organizer
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Doris Moore Bailey (born June 8, 1950) is an American community organizer, broadcaster, and journalist based in Lakeland, Florida. She is known for founding the Lakeland Juneteenth Committee and organizing Juneteenth celebrations in Lakeland beginning in 1992.[1] Bailey hosted the public affairs radio program Our Voices from 1992 until August 28, 2025. In 2022, U.S. Representative Darren Soto entered Bailey’s name into the Congressional Record, recognizing her civic leadership and community contributions.[2]
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Doris Moore Bailey | |
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| Born | June 8, 1950 Slocomb, Alabama, U.S. |
| Education | Texas College |
| Occupations | Community organizer, broadcaster, journalist |
| Years active | 1992–2025 |
| Organization(s) | Lakeland Juneteenth Committee; National Juneteenth Observance Foundation |
| Known for | Founder of the Lakeland Juneteenth Committee; host of Our Voices radio program |
| Spouse | Beverly Milton Bailey Sr. (m. 1978; died 2024) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
Bailey was born in Slocomb, Alabama to Johnnie “Bob” Moore and Mary Ellen Grider. Her family relocated to Texas before moving to Haines City, Florida in 1954 and later to Lakeland in 1955. She graduated from Rochelle High School in Lakeland in 1968 and later attended Polk Community College before enrolling at Texas College in Tyler, Texas, where she graduated in 1976. While attending Texas College, she pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in 1974.
Journalism and broadcasting career
Bailey worked as a journalist for The Ledger, covering community news and feature stories.[3] In June 1992, she began hosting a public affairs radio program titled Community Voices, which later became known as Our Voices. The program aired on stations including WWAB before Bailey joined Root Communications and later Hall Communications, where the broadcast aired on WLKF 1430 AM / 96.7 FM. The program featured discussions with community leaders, educators, clergy, and elected officials about public issues affecting Central Florida communities.
Civic leadership
Bailey served as president of the Lakeland branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). She helped re-establish the Polk County Black Democratic Club and founded the Polk County chapter of the National Congress of Black Women. Bailey served on the Peace River Basin Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District following appointment by Florida Governor Lawton Chiles. She also helped establish the African American Chamber of Commerce Polk County and the African American Historical Museum of Lakeland.[4] Bailey has been identified among Polk County’s African American community leaders.[5]
Juneteenth leadership
Bailey founded the Lakeland Juneteenth Committee in 1992 and organized the first Juneteenth observance in Lakeland.[6] The celebration later expanded into parades, cultural events, and educational programs. Bailey organized the Juneteenth Rodeo at Combee Arena, celebrating African American cowboy heritage.[7] Community advocacy later contributed to Lakeland recognizing Juneteenth as a municipal holiday.[8]
Awards and recognition
Bailey received the Candace Award from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Polk County Chapter in 2023. Her civic contributions were recognized in the Congressional Record by U.S. Representative Darren Soto in 2022.
Personal life
Bailey married Beverly Milton Bailey Sr. in 1978. He died January 19, 2024. The couple have two children.