Equal Ground

For generations, Black Floridians have fought to gain fair access to opportunity and HB 1001 and SB 1134 is an attack on that hard-won progress. Across Florida, local governments have used diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to address real challenges facing their communities. Cities and counties have created minority business contracting programs to ensure small businesses have access to public contracts, funded  initiatives to address public health & education disparities,...

As Week 8 of the legislative session closes, the House and Senate have yet to reach an agreement on the state budget, although the 2026 Regular Legislative session is scheduled to end on March 13. Under Florida’s legislative rules, the House and Senate are supposed to finalize their budget frameworks before the “cooling-off period”, which allows time for final negotiations and for legislators to review the spending plan before the session ends.  This year's session is similar to the one held...

Rather than honor the legacy of those who fought to expand freedom and opportunity, the Florida Legislature used Black History Month to pass HB 33 and HB 125, elevating Charlie Kirk,  a controversial figure known for spreading divisive rhetoric and racist falsehoods about Black Americans. It is deeply troubling that during a month dedicated to celebrating the contributions and resilience of Black Americans, the Florida Legislature chose to enshrine a figure whose legacy is built on belittling...