House Speaker Paul Ryan and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz are about to test voters’ anti-establishment mood, first hand. In an election year in which supporters of both parties are seething against Washington, 15 states from Florida to Arizona have yet to vote in House primaries. They include challenges against Ryan, …
Read More »Frustrated Police, Black Leaders Seek Answers After Shootings
In the aftermath of fatal attacks on police in Dallas and Baton Rouge, La., black leaders say Florida — which has a long and ugly history of racism — has reached a race-relations crossroads. Meanwhile, one sheriff says the African-American community needs to "mature" as law enforcement officials seek to keep a lid on the violence that has erupted in other states.
Read More »New Play Explores Life, Legacy of Slain Teen Trayvon Martin
The two-hour play, "The Ballad of Trayvon Martin," debuts Thursday in Philadelphia
Read More »Matheson Museum’s New Exhibit Highlights Florida’s Black History
This free exhibit, which will run until March 18, is the first of its kind and shows Gainesville's presence in black history.
Read More »Gainesville Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
“We shall overcome, we shall overcome, we shall overcome some day...”
Read More »Gainesville Community Rallies To Support Missouri Students
Members of the NAACP University of Florida chapter, UF Student Government and members of the community gathered Wednesday to stand in solidarity with students at the University of Missouri. Minority students at the university have received threats via the anonymous Yik Yak app.
Read More »Newberry Resident Paints Blue Stripes on Streets To Support Police
Inspired by a viral social media campaign, Drew Cox has taken to the streets and begun painting blue stripes on the driveways of about 40 Newberry residents that want to show their support for local law enforcement.
Read More »John Lewis Visits UF, Speaks On Black Lives Matter
Congressman John Lewis, the only living member of the "Big 6" from the Civil Rights Movement, came to UF to talk about his work. Students and community members in attendance asked him questions about his life and his opinion on the new Black Lives Matter social media movement. Lewis encouraged the audience to continue fighting for equality.
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