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Official Statement on Florida’s Supreme Court Ruling: Abortion and Recreational Marijuana to Appear on 2024 Ballot

As a voting rights organization dedicated to empowering citizens to exercise their right to vote and get civically engaged, we commend...

Apr 1, 20241 min read

Preeminent Black-Led FL Voting Rights & Community Organization Equal Ground Taps Genesis Robinson to Lead Organization Through Critical 2024 Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Contact: Feldman Strategies, team@feldmanstrategies.com ORLANDO – Today, Florida’s preeminent...

Mar 31, 20242 min read

A Message From our Founder

Greetings, When I founded Equal Ground in May 2019, my goal was to create a political home for Black Floridians that prioritized and...

Mar 31, 20242 min read

Public Statement on Florida’s Board of Education Commission Meeting

As a black-led social justice organization deeply committed to equitable opportunities and empowerment of marginalized communities, Equal...

Mar 27, 20241 min read

Florida's 2024-2025 State Budget

$117.46 Billion* in projects are waiting on a signature from Governor DeSantis Budget toplines: 3% Pay Increase for all State Employees...

Mar 12, 20241 min read

Official Statement on Gov. Ron DeSantis' Appointment of the New Orange County Supervisor of Elections

Pastor Marcus McCoy the Faith Outreach Director for Equal Ground Education Fund provided this official statement on Gov. Ron DeSantis'...

Mar 4, 20242 min read

Official Statement on Vice President Harris' announcement of a 4-Part Voting Rights Plan

“Equal Ground applauds the continued efforts of the Biden-Harris Administration to protect our democracy and encourage civic...

Feb 28, 20242 min read

Black and Brown FL Leaders to Kick-Off Black History Month with Message to Lawmakers, Oppose DeSantis’

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Feldman Strategies, team@feldmanstrategies.com VIRTUAL – On Tuesday, February 6th at 11:00...

Feb 2, 20242 min read

LWVOC Panel to Discuss Fight for African American History and Culture on Feb. 14

Media Contact: Diana Smith, 407-948-2733 League of Women Voters of Orange County “Hot Topics” Lunch Series ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2024)...

Jan 29, 20243 min read

Florida Organizations Make Urgent Request for Appointment of a Deputy Supervisor of Elections by Letter

Subject: Urgent Request for Appointment of a Deputy Supervisor of Elections Dear Mr. Bill Cowles, We, the undersigned organizations,...

Jan 29, 20241 min read

Leading Black FL Voting Rights Org Reacts to State Supreme Court Decision to Take Up Critical Voting Rights Case, Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute v. Byrd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Feldman Strategies, team@feldmanstrategies.com Leading Black FL Voting Rights Org Reacts to State Supreme...

Jan 24, 20241 min read

2024 Legislation Announcement: Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Florida Voting Rights Act

TALLAHASSEE, FL - As democratic ideals and values continue to face attacks from extremist politicians, Senator Geraldine Thompson...

Jan 11, 20245 min read

Equal Ground & Formerly Incarcerated People’s Movement Joined by Dozens of State & National Advocate

Worrell, advocates, and FL voters will rally attendees around the current threat to our democracy, as DeSantis & extreme lawmakers...

Dec 4, 20232 min read

Leading Black FL Community Org Reacts to Appeals Court Decision

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Feldman Strategies, team@feldmanstrategies.com Leading Black FL Community Org Reacts to Appeals Court...

Dec 1, 20231 min read

November Newsletter

Nov 6, 20230 min read

Florida's Congressional Redistricting Case: Appellate Court

On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 litigants for Black Voters Matter vs. Byrd will present their case in appeals court for every judge on the...

Oct 30, 20231 min read

Leading FL Black Civic Engagement Org Heads to Washington to Meet with Senior White House Officials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA AVAILABILITY Contact: Feldman Strategies, team@feldmanstrategies.com VIRTUAL — Equal Ground, the preeminent...

Oct 17, 20231 min read

Equal Ground October Newsletter

Subscribe to future newsletters here FLORIDA BLACK POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT CALL The Florida Black Political Empowerment Call is an...

Oct 1, 20239 min read

Leading Civil Rights and Health Equity Leaders File Complaint Against Florida’s Medicaid Redetermina

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2023 More than a dozen organizations say Florida Medicaid program violates Title VI of the 1964 Civil...

Sep 13, 20234 min read

ICYMI: NRF-Supported Plaintiffs Petition State Supreme Court to Resolve Successful Challenge against

For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 11, 2023ContactJena Doyledoyle@redistrictingfoundation.org ICYMI: NRF-Supported Plaintiffs Petition State...

Sep 11, 20232 min read