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Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis (R) believes that language, part of a Fair Districts amendment passed in 2010, violates the U.S. Constitution’s equal protection clause. He vetoed a map approved during Session by the Legislature on those grounds. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Annette Taddeo Calls for Boycott of Redistricting Special Session

NNPA NEWSWIRE — No Florida Governor in modern times has ever proposed a congressional map. Annette Taddeo considers letting the executive branch take over the process...

Vincent Evans joins the Congressional Black Caucus from the White House, where he serves as Deputy Director of Public Engagement & Intergovernmental Affairs in the Office of the Vice President.

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Congressional Black Caucus Announces New Executive Director, Vincent Evans

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We are thrilled to welcome Vincent Evans to the Congressional Black Caucus. As a leader for effective change, Vincent will help the CBC...

When Carrie Meek retired in 2002 she wanted to focus more of her time to the Miami foundation named after her.

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IN MEMORIAM: Trailblazing Congresswoman Carrie Meek Dies at 95

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Carrie Meek was born in 1926, in Tallahassee. She graduated from Florida A&M College for Negroes, now known as Florida A&M University but in...

As America shifts under the administration of Biden, the majority in the Democratic Party will be people of color (POC). This makes sense as it reflects the commonality of America, and the fight is for racial equity, and respect for people as human beings (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

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Racial Tension In Jacksonville Florida

THE FLORIDA STAR - Frazier says “We are speaking out in a demand for justice! The African American community in Jacksonville is underserved in city services...

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OP-ED: Rev. Joseph Lowery: One of the most influential leaders of the latter 20th Century

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Lowery’s enduring legacy, I believe, is that he led the SCLC back from near death, to vibrancy and noteworthy relevance, after taking over...

hown at the installation are the relatives of the late Attorney Perkins (L-R) Daughter Camilla Thompson, grandson Reginald Thompson, nephew Paul Perkins, Jr. and wife Andrea Perkins.

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D.W. Perkins Inducted Into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — After year’s of attempting to get her father inducted into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Last week Camilla Thompson witnessed the...

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Occupational licensing may get easier

FLORIDA COURIER — Gov. Ron DeSantis during the 2020 legislative session will continue to push lawmakers to simplify occupational licensing requirements for jobs such as interior...

“Don't be guilty of false narratives, no matter how much you wish they were true. And check info before you speak and share!" (Photo: iStockphoto/ NNPA)

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COMMENTARY: Attack Issues

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “…Has there ever been a time when you should have spoken up and didn’t, but later you realized you were wrong? Should folks...

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Denny’s Revises Schedule for 2019 NCNW Hungry for Education HBCU Tour

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Due to Hurricane Dorian, Denny’s has postponed the first stop of its 2019 NCNW Hungry for Education HBCU Tour at Claflin and...

Henry "Hank" Thomas (Photo by: jacksonvillefreepress.com)

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Governor Ron DeSantis Selects Three Inductees to the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the selection of Daniel Webster Perkins, Dr. Charles Ullman Smith and Henry “Hank” James Thomas to the...

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Prosecution of minor marijuana cases ends

SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES — The number of states that have approved legalizing marijuana increases each year. Florida has taken another step in that direction. Prosecutors in...

Florida Courier5 years ago

FAMU Athletics Program Hit With Penalties

FLORIDA COURIER — Florida A&M University will be banned next year from post-season play in major sports, will have records vacated for a dozen teams and will...

Cynthia Hughes-Harris, Ph.D., (left) MMERI research Chair and Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences and Peter Harris, JD, (right) MMERI Director

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Florida A&M University and the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative announce Recipients of Medical Marijuana Research Grants

THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE — Florida A&M University (FAMU) today awarded 14 grants totaling $98,000 to more than 20 faculty members to conduct research on marijuana as it...

Valencia Gunder (Photo by: valenciagunder.com)

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Feminine products for inmates in jails, prisons get attention

FLORIDA COURIER — It’s something most women rarely chat about with strangers. But Valencia Gunder is walking the halls of the Capitol talking about menstruation.

Florida is a red state. The Republicans control the Governorship, Cabinet, Senate and House of Representatives. Most of the appointees are conservatives and Republicans. Decisions are made with one thought in mind, and that is to remain in power. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

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COMMENTARY: Are the Republicans Playing Games with Amendment 4 in Florida?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In order to remain in power, our leaders have no problem erecting barriers that make it difficult to make changes. However, nearly 65%...

Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert III; Barnes-Lisbon (Freeman’s sister); Kennedi Freeman (Freeman’s daughter); Niesha Mack-Freeman (Freeman’s wife); Kerrington Freeman; FAMU President, Larry Robinson, Ph.D.; his wife Sharon Robinson; Col. Gregory L. Clark (FAMU National Alumni Association President); Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Ph.D. (Vice President of FAMU Office of Advancement). (Photo Credit: Denetra Collins)

HBCU ROUNDUP — SPONSORED BY FORD5 years ago

FAMU Presented with $15,000 for Scholarships at Jazz in the Gardens Music Fest

THE WESTSIDE GAZETTE — After the check presentation, Mayor Gilbert, an alumnus of FAMU, surprised the audience by announcing that Miami Gardens will host the FAMU football...

Florida gubernatorial candidates, Republican Ron DeSantis, left, and Democrat Andrew Gillum

Defender News Network5 years ago

Final Stretch of Florida, Georgia Gubernatorial Campaigns Dominated by Race

DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — The final stretch of the midterm campaign is increasingly dominated by debate over one of the most sensitive issues in American culture:...

(l-r) Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum

Atlanta Voice5 years ago

#Election2018 – DeSantis and Gillum Square off in Heated Debate

THE ATLANTA VOICE — In a debate which featured fights over guns, race, policing and the environment, Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum had a...

Politics5 years ago

Gillum Faces Formidable Odds But Can Still Be Elected Governor Of Florida

SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES — The day after the Aug. 28 primary elections in which Andrew Gillum became the first African American nominee for Florida governor, his...

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Annette Taddeo Calls for Boycott of Redistricting Special Session

Congressional Black Caucus Announces New Executive Director, Vincent Evans

IN MEMORIAM: Trailblazing Congresswoman Carrie Meek Dies at 95

Racial Tension In Jacksonville Florida

OP-ED: Rev. Joseph Lowery: One of the most influential leaders of the latter 20th Century

D.W. Perkins Inducted Into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame

Occupational licensing may get easier

COMMENTARY: Attack Issues

Denny’s Revises Schedule for 2019 NCNW Hungry for Education HBCU Tour

Governor Ron DeSantis Selects Three Inductees to the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame

Prosecution of minor marijuana cases ends

FAMU Athletics Program Hit With Penalties

Florida A&M University and the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative announce Recipients of Medical Marijuana Research Grants

Feminine products for inmates in jails, prisons get attention

COMMENTARY: Are the Republicans Playing Games with Amendment 4 in Florida?

FAMU Presented with $15,000 for Scholarships at Jazz in the Gardens Music Fest

Final Stretch of Florida, Georgia Gubernatorial Campaigns Dominated by Race

#Election2018 – DeSantis and Gillum Square off in Heated Debate

Gillum Faces Formidable Odds But Can Still Be Elected Governor Of Florida

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Annette Taddeo Calls for Boycott of Redistricting Special Session

Congressional Black Caucus Announces New Executive Director, Vincent Evans

IN MEMORIAM: Trailblazing Congresswoman Carrie Meek Dies at 95

Racial Tension In Jacksonville Florida

OP-ED: Rev. Joseph Lowery: One of the most influential leaders of the latter 20th Century

D.W. Perkins Inducted Into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame

Occupational licensing may get easier

COMMENTARY: Attack Issues

Denny’s Revises Schedule for 2019 NCNW Hungry for Education HBCU Tour

Governor Ron DeSantis Selects Three Inductees to the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame

Prosecution of minor marijuana cases ends

FAMU Athletics Program Hit With Penalties

Florida A&M University and the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative announce Recipients of Medical Marijuana Research Grants

Feminine products for inmates in jails, prisons get attention

COMMENTARY: Are the Republicans Playing Games with Amendment 4 in Florida?

FAMU Presented with $15,000 for Scholarships at Jazz in the Gardens Music Fest

Final Stretch of Florida, Georgia Gubernatorial Campaigns Dominated by Race

#Election2018 – DeSantis and Gillum Square off in Heated Debate

Gillum Faces Formidable Odds But Can Still Be Elected Governor Of Florida

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