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Equal Ground statement on the 2025 celebration of Juneteenth

For us, Juneteenth has always been more than a moment in history. It has been a spiritual and cultural anchor, a yearly reminder that, even in the face of slavery, segregation, and systemic oppression, Black people have persisted, resisted, and triumphed.

12 minutes ago2 min read

Equal Ground Reacts to End of Legislative Session: “One of the longest, least productive, and most chaotic sessions in Florida’s history.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Contact: Feldman Strategies, team@feldmanstrategies.com Equal Ground Reacts to End of Legislative...

2 days ago1 min read

Equal Ground, State Legislators & Community Groups Educate and Mobilize Community Members in Orange County On Failures of Legislative Session

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Feldman Strategies, team@feldmanstrategies.com Equal Ground, State Legislators & Community...

7 days ago2 min read

Equal Ground & Community Groups to Educate, Mobilize Volusia Residents On Failures of Legislative Session

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Feldman Strategies, team@feldmanstrategies.com Equal Ground & Community Groups to Educate,...

Jun 92 min read

Community Coalition Hosts Candidate Forum for Senate District 15 and House District 40 Races

ORLANDO, FL — A powerful coalition of religious, business, civic, and advocacy organizations will host a Candidate Forum for those...

Jun 91 min read

Equal Ground, State Legislators & Community Groups Educate and Mobilize Community Members in Hillsborough County On Failures of Legislative Session

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Feldman Strategies, team@feldmanstrategies.com Equal Ground, State Legislators & Community...

Jun 72 min read

Update: FAMU's Presidential Search Hostile Takeover

A vote to confirm the appointment of Marva Johnson as the 13th President of FAMU will take place by the Florida Board of Governors. •...

May 221 min read

2025 Legislative Priority Bill Outcomes

We prioritized 16 pieces of legislation that directly impact our democracy and want to make sure you know what the results were. Utilize...

May 211 min read

Black-Led FL Voting Rights Org Equal Ground Launches Statewide Tour to Call Out Florida’s Legislative Failures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Contact: Feldman Strategies, team@feldmanstrategies.com Black-Led FL Voting Rights Org Equal Ground...

May 203 min read

2025 Bills Passed by the Florida Legislative Black Caucus

The Florida legislative Black Caucus has been working tirelessly to deliver for Floridians. Here's a list of what they were able to get...

May 192 min read

Statement on FAMU’s Presidential Search Hostile Takeover

We are deeply disappointed and troubled by the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Board of Trustees' decision to move forward with Marva...

May 162 min read

Florida Special Election Voter Guide

In Florida, there will be special elections for the following state legislature seats: State Senate District 19 (parts of Brevard...

May 61 min read

Official Statement: 2025 Legislative Session

As the 2025 Regular Legislative Session was set to end on May 2, the Florida Legislature failed to do the one job the state constitution...

May 32 min read

Leading Black FL Voting Rights Org Reacts to Trump’s First 100 Days & Assault on Black Floridians

Leading Black FL Voting Rights Org Reacts to Trump’s First 100 Days & Assault on Black Floridians FLORIDA — Since Inauguration Day, the...

Apr 272 min read

Hope Florida: Gov. Ron and Lady DeSantis' Scheme to Defraud Taxpayers*

Where Did Florida's $10 Million in Medicaid Funds Go? In 2023, $10M from a $67M Medicaid fraud settlement was steered to First Lady Casey...

Apr 252 min read

PRESS CALL: Equal Ground & Leading FL Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Defend Democracy and Protect Floridians from Discriminatory Legislation

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Feldman Strategies, team@feldmanstrategies.com PRESS CALL: Equal Ground & Leading FL...

Mar 252 min read

Electeds & Leading Voting Rights Advocates to Rally w/ Hundreds At Capitol & Demand Passage of Florida Voting Rights Act Now

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Feldman Strategies, team@feldmanstrategies.com FL Electeds & Leading Voting Rights...

Mar 212 min read

Lawmakers and Civil Rights Organizations Announce Revised and Expanded Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Florida Voting Rights Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2025 CONTACT RaShon Young Office of Representative LaVon Bracy Davis rashon.young@myfloridahouse.gov...

Mar 55 min read

Equal Ground & Leading FL Advocates to Respond to Gov. DeSantis’ State of the State, Outline Legislative Priorities

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Feldman Strategies, team@feldmanstrategies.com PRESSER on TUES: Equal Ground & Leading FL...

Mar 42 min read

Weekly FL Legislative Session Newsletter - Week 1

Equal Ground Action Fund < info@equal-ground.com > Mon, Mar 3, 2025 2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION SESSION UNDERWAY Tomorrow, March 4, 2025,...

Mar 312 min read