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2024 Day at the Capitol
Equal Ground and Clergy Day at the Capitol will take place on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 with an opening reception and training on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in Tallahassee, FL. This will be an opportunity to commune with other community leaders, meet with legislators around important issues in person and participate in other advocacy activities.
If you are interested in attending, please complete the pre registration form found HERE to help us gauge interest and create a day that accommodates everyone. We will follow up with additional details in the future.
For all questions please contact our Political Director, Genesis Robinson at Genesis@equal-ground.com.
If you are interested in attending, please complete the pre registration form found HERE to help us gauge interest and create a day that accommodates everyone. We will follow up with additional details in the future.
For all questions please contact our Political Director, Genesis Robinson at Genesis@equal-ground.com.
November Black Black Empowerment Call
On Juneteenth we launched our monthly Black Political Empowerment call. Our calls have featured speaker was Mr. Leon Russell, Chairman of the board for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Andrew Spar, President of the Florida Education Association and Judith Browne Dianis of the Advancement Project. During the call, participants received updates around issues impacting Black people in the state of Florida and received information and tools to help improve our community. The November speaker will be announced soon.
October Black Empowerment Call
On Juneteenth we launched our monthly Black Political Empowerment call. Our calls have featured speaker was Mr. Leon Russell, Chairman of the board for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Andrew Spar, President of the Florida Education Association and Judith Browne Dianis of the Advancement Project. During the call, participants received updates around issues impacting Black people in the state of Florida and received information and tools to help improve our community. The October speaker will be announced soon.
September Virtual Phonebank
Join us this Saturday, September 23rd between 9am-12pm, and help us build political power by making sure our community is aware of the changes in our voting laws and is prepared for the 2023-2024 election cycle!
In 2022, Florida State Legislation SB 90 dropped 4.9 million Floridians from the Vote-By-Mail Voter Rolls and thousands are unaware.
Due to a new Florida law regarding mail-in voting, all voters who had a vote-by-mail request on file before the Nov. 2022 midterm elections must file a new request if they wish to vote by mail in upcoming elections. Voters will have to request their mail ballots each general election cycle moving forward. Help us re-enroll Black Floridians for Vote by Mail.
In 2022, Florida State Legislation SB 90 dropped 4.9 million Floridians from the Vote-By-Mail Voter Rolls and thousands are unaware.
Due to a new Florida law regarding mail-in voting, all voters who had a vote-by-mail request on file before the Nov. 2022 midterm elections must file a new request if they wish to vote by mail in upcoming elections. Voters will have to request their mail ballots each general election cycle moving forward. Help us re-enroll Black Floridians for Vote by Mail.
September Florida Black Political Empowerment Call
The monthly call brings together state and national participants to learn about highlights within Florida's political landscape. Please note that this call is an inclusive space for allied partners and individuals.
August Virtual Phonebank
Join us this Saturday, August 26th between 9am-12pm, and help us build political power by making sure our community is aware of the changes in our voting laws and is prepared for the 2023-2024 election cycle!
In 2022, Florida State Legislation SB 90 dropped 4.9 million Floridians from the Vote-By-Mail Voter Rolls and thousands are unaware.
Due to a new Florida law regarding mail-in voting, all voters who had a vote-by-mail request on file before the Nov. 2022 midterm elections must file a new request if they wish to vote by mail in upcoming elections. Voters will have to request their mail ballots each general election cycle moving forward. Help us re-enroll Black Floridians for Vote by Mail.
In 2022, Florida State Legislation SB 90 dropped 4.9 million Floridians from the Vote-By-Mail Voter Rolls and thousands are unaware.
Due to a new Florida law regarding mail-in voting, all voters who had a vote-by-mail request on file before the Nov. 2022 midterm elections must file a new request if they wish to vote by mail in upcoming elections. Voters will have to request their mail ballots each general election cycle moving forward. Help us re-enroll Black Floridians for Vote by Mail.
August Florida Black Empowerment Call
On Juneteenth we launched our monthly Black Political Empowerment call. Our calls have featured speaker was Mr. Leon Russell, Chairman of the board for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and Andrew Spar, President of the Florida Education Association. During the call, participants received updates around issues impacting Black people in the state of Florida and received information and tools to help improve our community. The August speaker will be announced soon.
Virtual: Florida Redistricting Community and Partner Forum
We Draw the Lines: Join the Florida redistricting coalition of organizational plaintiffs to learn about recent litigation challenging congressional maps that have stripped Black congressional representation, approved by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. You will hear directly from plaintiffs and attorneys. Given the breaking news in the case we want to provide a statewide update. Florida Rising Black Voters Matter Fund Progress Florida Florida Watch League of Women Voters of Florida
Rally for Our Democracy
Join us for a Rally for Our Democracy Thursday, August 9th @7pm on the Steps of Orlando City Hall (400 S. Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801) Enough is ENOUGH! Click the link for more information.
2023 Panhandle Florida Legislative Session Debrief
Join the Northwest Florida Panhandle Coalition For Civic Engagement, Real Woman Radio Foundation, and Equal Ground as we review and discuss what happened during Florida's Legislation Session and how the laws will impact you.
July Florida Black Empowerment Call
The monthly call brings together state and national participants to learn about highlights within Florida's political landscape. This month's keynote presenter will be Andrew Sparr, President of the Florida Education Association (FEA) Please note that this call is an inclusive space for allied partners and individuals.
2023 Pinellas Legislative Session Debrief
The St. Petersburg NAACP in partnership with Equal Ground will host the 2023 Legislative Debrief on Saturday, June 24th at 9:30am. Participants will have an opportunity to get updates on legislative session, hear from state Legislators and other community leaders, and discover ways to stay engaged and fight for the issues that matter to our community. This event is free and open to the public. Breakfast will be provided for all registered attendees.
June Florida Black Empowerment Call
The monthly call brings together state and national participants to learn about highlights within Florida's political landscape. This month's keynote presenter will be Mr. Leon W. Russell, Chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors. Please note that this call is an inclusive space for allied partners and individuals.
Florida Faith Leader 2023 Legislative Virtual Debrief
Equal Ground and the Florida State Network of African American Clergy Alliance Presidents in partnership with leading Florida African American Denominational and Religious Conferences/Organizations will host on May 22nd at 7pmEST a 2023 Legislative Debrief to share important updates around Florida's 2023 Legislative Session. Keynote Presenter will be Florida State Representative, Dianne Hart, District 63 and Chair of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus.
Take the Lead: A Black Political Leadership Training Series
Take the Lead Training series was created to help aspiring and experienced Black leaders expand their civic, civil, and political engagement within their local community and across the state. We believe understanding the fundamental structure of government and how to engage in that process is an essential component to holding our elected leaders accountable and producing the results we need in our community. Participants will be trained on the basics of the Florida Legislative Session, how bills are passed, and organizing techniques. Attendees will also hear from legislative leaders about what to expect in the upcoming 2023 Legislative Session.
Equal Ground Day at the Capitol
On Wednesday, March 29th, Equal Ground, which is the preeminent Black-led, non-partisan, non-profit organization working to expand Black political power in Florida, will ascend to Tallahassee for a Day of Action. They will be joined by community partners and Black Floridians from across the state for a press conference at the Capitol to advocate for voting rights and demand the rejection of anti-democratic, racist, and divisive legislation moving through the State Legislature.
Florida: Stop the Black Attack Rally
Students, Teachers, Legislators, Faith Leaders, Community Leaders and Groups are coming together to demand a STOP of attacks on Black Floridians, trans-gender youth, adoration care, education, learning, immigrants, and voting rights.
Speakers: State Senator Shevrin Jones | Attorney Ben Crump | David Johns, National Black Justice Coalition, Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram, American Federation of Teachers | State Senator Geraldine Thompson | Leader Fentrice Driskell | State Representative Dianne Hart | State Representative Michele Rayner
Speakers: State Senator Shevrin Jones | Attorney Ben Crump | David Johns, National Black Justice Coalition, Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram, American Federation of Teachers | State Senator Geraldine Thompson | Leader Fentrice Driskell | State Representative Dianne Hart | State Representative Michele Rayner
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