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Florida governor sees state as ‘blueprint’ for America, but his policies may not be as popular – or successful – as they seem

Equal Ground, a nonprofit focused on building Black political power, organized a trip to the Florida Capitol in the hopes of swaying legislators.

More than a hundred Black residents, community leaders and activists traveled to Tallahassee on Wednesday to voice their concerns about several bills under consideration.

Florida House Bill 999 threatens institutions that support students of color in the state

Proposal would end diversity, equity and inclusion programs at state colleges and universities.

Florida Republicans have been trying for years to make local school board races partisan, but it may finally happen this time, if Florida voters agree. The move comes after a contentious election where Gov. Ron DeSantis targeted several local school board members as part of his ongoing effort to counter so-called “wokeness” in public schools.

A greenhouse that was planned for Earl Haig will instead be installed at Woodman Park.

Marking a historic day in Sri Lankan politics, representatives from several major political parties came together to discuss their views on ensuring the rights of LGBTQ Sri Lankans. Ceylon Workers’ Congress Leader, Minister Jeevan Thondaman, SLPP MP Premnath C. Dolawatte, SJB MP Mayantha Dissanayake and Freedom People’s Congress MP Prof. Charitha Herath shared their views […]

Activists are calling out the hypocrisy of companies claiming to support Black history but donating to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

In a win for LGBTQ+ rights, the Sri Lankan government has announced support for a bill decriminalising same-sex relationships.