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By George Miller, 1-17-25

Fernandina Beach, CA.– Culture wars are ongoing here, of a nature that seems surprising in a county which is supposedly the most conservative in the state of Florida. Fernandina Beach “PRIDE”, purporting to represent the LGBTQA constituency, has embedded its PRIDE festival locally, in the form of downtown parades, a growing expo in a children’s park, obtaining official city proclamations of support, LGBTQA month, Trans Day of Remembrance and frequent propaganda, in the form of harassing social media posts. They also exert pressure at city meetings and influence the content of the increasingly left wing 170 year old News-Leader publication, which invariably spins things in their favor.

FB PRIDE forces and their left wing allies, for all practical purposes, took over the city in the last election, taking three Commission seats, including a hyper-environmentalist (Joyce Tuten) and a founder and now Treasurer of the local Pride group (Genece Minshew). A third new member was Minshew’s former campaign Treasurer (local businessman Tim Poyntner).

New FB Commission members Genece Minshew campaigning together with Joyce Tuten
Local activist and now FB Commission member Genece Minshew at a previous PRIDE parade

Their primary opposition has been Christian individuals and Conservative Civic organizations such as Citizens Defending Freedom and the grassroots Classy Conservatives, headed by former UK resident and businesswoman Kelley Yates. Occasionally a local church or two will speak up, but not often. Mrs. (NOT “Ms.”) Yates takes a very traditional, Christian and Conservative position.

When she spoke on PRIDE recently at a City Commission 1-7-25 meeting 17:25 on video), she articulated a strong message of opposition to PRIDE events on city property. She started out calling the events “child exploitation,” opining that they should be subject to age verification- no minors, to “protect children from deviant lifestyles.” She mentioned a man in sadomasochist attire approaching children at an event in Central Park. Mrs. Yates complained that she has been harassed by FB Pride. She mentioned “30 envelopes” sent to harass her. When I questioned her on this, she sent me pictures of many envelopes addressed to her with Pride return addresses and more from other parties (anonymous)

She was quite piqued that multiple Commission members (Minshew and Poyntner) were laughing out loud at her message as she departed the dais. There were a couple of catcalls as well. So much for Commissioner and meeting decorum.

Seen at a FB PRIDE event
An event in another city

She is also attempting to get public support for her position that PRIDE events on city property should be ended and PRIDE events when held should require attendee age verification ( see petition). When I contacted Mrs. Yates, she sent the following:

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 01:46:47 PM EST, Kelley Yates <[email protected]> wrote:

Dear All.

I will be going to City Hall next Tuesday to complain about the continued unethical conduct I received after I complained about harassment from Commissioner Genese Minshew, co-founder and leader of Fernandina Beach Pride. As I walked away from the last meeting, Miss Minshew and Mr. Poynter laughed at me like schoolchildren which can be seen on video.

I also was sickened to learn this week Fernandina Beach Pride that, Miss Minshew represents, has posted multiple nasty, vile posts attacking me with a bigoted, sexist man humping up and down on a couch to me speaking about child exploitation. Including a post boasting about the mail, Pride sent to my family home. 

 This vile, uncouth behavior is spiteful and disgraceful, and it is beneath the conduct of a City commissioner. I have emailed and will follow up publicly, asking City Managers Mr. Glisson and Miss Campbell to please investigate this unethical conduct. 

The Paraphilia and debauchery we are witnessing are indeed not family friendly. Pride has become so hyper-sexualized and deviant that the people in the gay community do not want anything to do with it and are just as insulted as the rest of us by what we are witnessing at these hedonistic events. 

Gays Against Groomers, you may have seen on Tucker Carlson or Laura Ingraham are the fastest-growing human rights organization in America. They also stand firmly against the medicalization, sexualization, and indoctrination of children, and believe Pride does not belong near children.  Since Pride hide behind “GAY” I am honoured to have their endorsement for our petition to make Pride events ID required in the state of Florida to keep children safe.

When the state decided to make a strip club, a sex shop ID required. It was not a political decision; it was common sense.

Miss Minshew’s leadership on the Pride board and approval of City events are serious conflicts of interest. City commissioners are public servants who represent all Fernandina Beach residents, not just their Pride minions.

It would be great to have some support if any of you would stand up and speak or just attend with me. Thank you!

We have evidence of an unstable man standing next to a transvestite wearing a BDSM GIMP mask. Which is a sexual fetish known as sadomasochism at the Fernandina Beach Pride event which was hosted in a children’s park. There were five of these individuals at the Pride event and this is in violation of Chapter 847, Florida Senate obscenity law.  https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2018/Chapter847

Chapter 847 – 2018 Florida Statutes – The Florida Senate Prohibition of adult entertainment establishment that displays, sells, or distributes materials harmful to minors within 2,500 feet of a school.www.flsenate.gov

Please sign the petition and kindly share it with the community the link is here. Thank you!  https://classyconservatives.org/petition

Keeping it classy, 

Mrs. Kelley A Yates

Classy Conservatives Team Leader 

[email protected]

https://classyconservatives.org

The Petition

The Classy Conservatives petition may be found here: https://classyconservatives.org/petition . The summary of it is:

Help us take this matter to our Florida Governor, Ron Desantis, to protect women and children from sexually explicit content. By signing this petition, you support making Pride events in Florida ID required. The same current requirement as a strip club or sex shop. Sign this petition to make LGBTQIA Pride events age-required in Florida. Let’s make ID a requirement to enter LGBTQIA events in public domains. So, only adults are exposed to their sexually explicit lifestyle.” 

She informed us that this had been taken down by change.org, but is being carried elsewhere.

Gay Group Endorses Her Position

Mrs. Yates further informed us that Gays Against Groomers have publicly endorsed Classy Conservatives’ petition and that this is huge. She met them in Phoenix at the America Festival and says she has two videos of the leader stating Pride is not suitable for children and supporting the idea of making Pride Age required. 

She added: “think about it Fernandina Beach Pride always hide behind the word Gay when we know it is much more sinister than that. The reality is Pride has become so radical that many Gay people do not agree with Pride. I will text you the videos.”

We received this video link from her:

https://www.facebook.com/kelleyannyates/videos/1502926550379459/

Relevant PRIDE Social Media and Mail

Citizens Journal looked at the Fernandina Beach PRIDE Facebook page on 1-17-25 and did not see any attacks there on Ms. Yates. However, Yates provided examples from other social media:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEjFWhCx_1e/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDr-dK7Rad1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDZuzm3xuvT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDPKjXNx31S/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDHWFb9vv8w/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCpXz8uCG86/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Yates received numerous letters thanking her for donations she never made. This constitute multiple violations of the law

Yates received numerous letters with PRIDE return addresses, which she considers harassment and in violation of multiple laws. Some even had Harvey Milk stamps.

and more:

She also received this unsolicited message advising her that the letters may be illegal:

If someone is donating in your name to harass you in Florida, this may involve identity theft, wire fraud, and defamation. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your name without permission to impersonate you, while wire fraud involves fraudulent transactions made electronically. If the intent is to harm your reputation, defamation could also apply.

You should immediately contact the organization to report the fraud and request donor details, including payment methods, IP addresses, and associated email or billing information. In Florida, the organization is not legally obligated to provide this information unless compelled by a subpoena, which you can obtain by filing a police report and initiating a legal claim.

Additionally, monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for unauthorized activity, as these actions could escalate into more severe forms of identity theft. If the organization refuses to cooperate, consult with law enforcement or an attorney to pursue legal steps. Fraud and harassment of this nature are serious and actionable under Florida law.

It appears that Ms. Minshew is still involved with the PRIDE group:


George Miller is Publisher and Co-Founder of Citizens Journal Florida, based in Fernandina Beach. He is a “retired” operations management consultant, software and publishing the executive (10 years) and manufacturing management professional.

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