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Equal Ground's Statement on Florida Redistricting Litigation
"Today brought an end to one of the most controversial and consequential weeks in Florida history. We saw the Republican-led Florida...
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- Apr 1, 2022
- 6 min
We Sued and We Won!
Civil Right Organizations Celebrate Decision in Florida Voting Rights Trial Judge Strikes Down Key Provisions of SB 90, Making Voting...
- Mar 9, 2022
- 2 min
Equal Ground's Statement on Florida SB 524
Yet again, the Republican leadership in the state of Florida has added to their notorious reputation of passing restrictive voter...
- Feb 5, 2022
- 3 min
Florida’s Congressional Redistricting Maps Spotlight How Much The Right To Vote Is Under Attack
When legislatures draw lines that are discriminatory or gerrymandered, the will of voters is subverted and diminished. Written By Jasmine...
- Jan 20, 2022
- 3 min
Black pastors ask DeSantis for more vaccine sites, citing low rates in community
By CAROLINE CATHERMAN ORLANDO SENTINEL | Bishop Derrick L. McRae has seen for himself that Central Florida’s Black residents will get...
- Jan 20, 2022
- 2 min
Florida's DeSantis proposes a voting map that cuts 2 majority Black voting districts
Governor Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., has weighed into the redistricting fight in Florida by proposing his own controversial congressional...
- Jan 11, 2022
- 2 min
Reaction to the 2022 State of the State
Today Gov. DeSantis addressed a joint session of the Legislature to mark the official start of the Legislative session. During his speech...
- Oct 13, 2021
- 3 min
COVID no excuse to shut public out of redistricting
By: Jamara Wilson, Black Press USA This year we have an opportunity to do something that we will not be able to do for another 10 years:...
- Oct 4, 2021
- 4 min
Sparks fly at Orlando City Council election debate
By Scott Powers Five challengers taking on three incumbents in Nov. 2 election. In a city where growth seems endless, eight City Council...
- Sep 23, 2021
- 3 min
WILSON: Access Is Always Appropriate — Even in a Pandemic
This year we have an opportunity to do something that we will not be able to do for another 10 years: ensure our future by demanding a...
- Jun 23, 2021
- 2 min
Central Florida group works to safeguard voting rights
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A local group is working to educate Central Florida voters about preserving their right to cast a ballot after...
- Jun 21, 2021
- 2 min
COVID-19 vaccination sites at Orlando neighborhood centers closing soon
Sites will cease operations before end of June ORLANDO, Fla. – The COVID-19 vaccination sites that have been operating out of Orlando...
- Jun 18, 2021
- 5 min
Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, is celebrated in DeLand
DELAND — For the first time, Juneteenth National Independence Day was an official federal holiday on Saturday. For the 400 or so people...
- Jun 17, 2021
- 3 min
Juneteenth celebrations to kick off Central Florida voting rights tour
In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, Equal Ground Education Fund, a nonprofit focused on building Black political power, will kick off the...
- Jun 15, 2021
- 3 min
Daytona Beach officials celebrate Juneteenth with ceremony at City Hall
DAYTONA BEACH — The COVID-19 pandemic may have temporarily halted the big weekend Juneteenth celebrations that have been held for...
- Jun 15, 2021
- 2 min
Petition Urges Gov. DeSantis to Reverse Unemployment Benefit Cut
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that he will not extend the federal unemployment benefits for Florida beyond June 26th, causing...
- May 26, 2021
- 3 min
Courts must remedy blatantly racist voter-suppression law | Commentary
Florida lawmakers took a page from the past when they enacted a set of new voting restrictions. Now it’s the courts’ turn to right this...
- May 19, 2021
- 2 min
Lawsuit filed over election integrity in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — The fallout continues over one of the most controversial laws passed in Florida's recent legislative session. It's an...
- May 19, 2021
- 5 min
Florida Voting Rights Advocates File Lawsuit Blocking Voter Suppression Law
Florida Voting Rights Advocates File Lawsuit Blocking Voter Suppression Law Targeting Black and Brown Voters Read the complaint here...
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