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Nationwide Protests Erupt Against US-Israel Attack on Iran

Activist coalition organizes demonstrations in dozens of cities across the US

Trayvon Martin's Legacy Endures 14 Years After His Death

His killing sparked a new wave of activism that grew into the Black Lives Matter movement.

Gainesville Honors Civil Rights Pioneers Parks and Colvin

City hosts annual Black History Month ceremony at RTS Rosa Parks Transfer Station

Decades After KKK Threats, Family Pushes to Honor Trailblazer Leroy Johnson

Larry Johnson works to ensure his father's legacy is recognized in Ocala, Florida, where his story began.

Coral Springs Parkland Democratic Club to Host March 5 Meeting with Commissioner Michael Udine

The club invites residents to connect, engage, and hear from the local leader.

Florida Students Protest ICE, Face Potential Discipline

Schools warn walkouts could disrupt learning, but students retain free speech rights

Alachua County Elections Office Hosts Voter Outreach Events

Offering voter registration and education at naturalization ceremony and senior living community

Central Florida Leaders Mourn Loss of Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson

The longtime activist dedicated his life to fighting for justice and equality across the U.S. and the world.

Lakeland Constituents Can Make Their Voices Heard During Canady's Mobile Office Hours

Rep. Jennifer Canady and district staff will be available at the Lakeland Public Library on the third Wednesday of each month.

Controversial 'Gun Girl' Kaitlin Bennett Visits UCF Campus

Students express discomfort and fear over Bennett's confrontational interview tactics

Riviera Beach Leader Remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson's Legacy in Palm Beach County

Bishop Thomas Masters recounts marching with Jackson and his impact on the community.

Motorcyclist Narrowly Misses ICE Protesters in South Fort Myers

Demonstration on US-41 prompts warnings for vigilance from organizers after close call.

Hundreds of Palm Beach County students protest ICE in coordinated walkouts

School district threatens disciplinary action as students find loopholes to demonstrate

Roslyn High School Grad Finds Historic RFK Letter in Yearbook

The letter, written just days before RFK's assassination, reflects on MLK's death and the promise of youth.

Protesters Rally Against Trump at Golf Club

Demonstrators gather outside Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach for "Not My President" protest

Broward Schools Mark 8 Years Since Parkland Tragedy

Remembrance events and new school safety initiatives honor the 17 victims of the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Epstein Files Reveal Institutional Failures, Women's Fight for Accountability

The Epstein scandal highlights how powerful institutions failed to protect victims, but also the leadership of women who refused to be silenced.

FAMU Law Students Barred from Using 'Black' in Campus Event Promotions

New state restrictions on diversity initiatives force HBCU to limit language in student group materials.

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