Community Organizations and Unions endorse Eleazar Meléndez for City of Miami Commission District 1
A coalition of community organizations and unions are getting together this week to formally endorse community advocate Eleazar Meléndez for City of Miami Commissioner in District 1 and announcing joint…
‘El Norte’ Proceeds to Be Donated to El Paso Victims
“El Norte,” the epic, widely acclaimed masterpiece about the dreams of immigrants and the promise of America, will return to movie theaters in select markets this September in a special…
Community Organizations Lead Donation Drive to Support Families in the Bahamas
The New Florida Majority (NewFM) has partnered with dozens of organizations to support several Community Emergency Operations Centers (CEOCs) in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Jacksonville to collect donations…
Groups File Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Block SB7066
The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Florida, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law filed a motion for preliminary injunction to block…
Women of Color Lead “Fighter League” to Combat Climate Change in the South
By Trimmel Gomes A pilot project called “Fighter League” is arming women of color with the tools they need to fight climate change. Two national groups, the Movement Strategy…
Mental Health Classes Mandated in Florida Public Schools
by Trimmel Gomes Public schools in Florida will now be required to teach students at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in sixth grade, under a mandate…
New Florida Majority’s Base Leans Towards Warren, Harris and Sanders for the Democratic Nomination
New Florida Majority, an independent organization dedicated to increasing the political power of marginalized communities in Florida, is releasing its first in-house presidential survey of over 500 members and supporters…
Groups Sue Florida Department of Corrections for Placing an Epileptic Person in Isolation Because of his Disability
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida and Disability Independence Group (DIG) filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) after an epileptic prisoner was beaten and…
Florida Governor Signs Law to Terrorize Immigrant Families
Last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 168, one of the worst anti-immigrant laws in the nation after Arizona’s “show me your papers” law. The following…
Be the Change, Be Yourself
This feature is part of the ACLU of Florida’s “LGBTQ+ Youth Activist Project” commemorating Pride Month during the month of June. The following is an interview with 20-year-old, Elijah…