A leading advocate for abandoned Black cemeteries sharply criticized Florida lawmakers for killing a bill that would have helped identify, protect and restore burial grounds across the state. “I want to know, many of these legislators, where are they from?” asked Gloria Jefferson Anderson, who is leading the cemetery restoration …
Read More »‘Forgotten people’: Florida lawmakers aim to recognize, protect abandoned African-American cemeteries
For over 25 years, Gloria Jefferson Anderson researched her father’s side of the family, trying to figure out what happened to her ancestors once slavery ended. “When I found out where my father’s people were on the plantation – the next question was, ‘Well, where are these people buried?” said …
Read More »Florida House sets up final reading for bill that would ask voters if they want to reshape the Alachua County Commission
The Florida House on Tuesday moved toward the final passage of a bill to create a voter referendum that would create single-member districts in Alachua County.
Read More »University of Florida receives $750,000 grant to collaborate with historically Black neighborhoods
Unlike traditional research, the researchers for this three-year project will be the neighborhood residents themselves.
Read More »All 3 defendants convicted of hate crimes in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery
The jury reached its decision after several hours of deliberation on the charges against father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan.
Read More »Alachua County students, organizers form youth activities advisory council
The group consists of nearly 20 middle and high school students from every corner of Alachua County, most of whom go to school outside of Gainesville.
Read More »Soil ceremony honors five lynching victims in Waldo
WALDO – Residents from across Alachua County joined city officials Saturday to honor five lynching victims from the Waldo, Hawthorne, Campville and Rochelle areas. The event drew about 100 people of all ages and backgrounds. The Rev. Marie Herring with Dayspring Missionary Baptist Church had a reminder for the residents …
Read More »Alachua County Health Care Advisory Board meets about health disparities in East Gainesville
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County is developing a Hepatitis C clinic in the next 60 days for uninsured residents to be treated and cured of this disease — a step to counteract health disparities in East Gainesville.
Read More »New research suggests delays in autism diagnosis for Black children may reflect providers’ racial biases
Health providers' racial biases may be the reason behind delayed autism diagnosis and appropriate treatment for Black children.
Read More »Newberry lynchings in curriculum
The Newberry lynchings are now part of the Alachua County public schools curriculum. WUFT went to Newberry to learn more about the impact on future students.
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