In July of 2022, concerns over LGBTQ+ Pride displays at some of St Tammany Parish's library branches were discussed during public comment at a library board meeting. Around 40 people spoke in favor of the displays with only one voice of dissension. Soon after, a small group of vocal community members began a targeted attack as part of a larger state and nation-wide movement against our First Amendment rights by filing countless Statements of Concern primarily focused on books by and about the LGBTQ+ community and people of color. The St Tammany Library Alliance formed in the Fall of 2022 as a passionate local grassroots organization standing in opposition to this censorship.

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