02/25/2026
Lakeland’s black history: Dr. David J. Simpson first black physician in Lakeland
Lakeland's black history, we wanted to give the spotlight to Dr. David J. Simpson. In the early 1900s, Dr. Simpson didn’t just treat patients; he broke barriers. The first black physician in Lakeland, he worked alongside white physicians to improve healthcare for all.
http://lakelandgazette.info/news/2026/02/19/lakelands-black-history-dr-david-j-simpson-first-black-physician-in-lakeland/
