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NNPA NEWSWIRE — Frederick Douglass understood something fundamental: identity is not granted by paperwork. It is asserted through presence, voice and participation. He claimed authorship over his own life in a nation structured to deny it. Today, we are debating whether documentation should determine access to democracy.

    Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers’ legacy in public service has never been measured by titles or tenure, but by the lives she has touched and the unwavering commitment to people. For more than three decades, she has poured herself into public service not as a profession, but as a calling root in community.

       In March of 1827, two courageous Black men—Samuel Cornish and John B. Russwurm—published the first edition of Freedom’s Journal in New York City. With that bold act, they established what we now know as the Black Press of America.

       Deetra Sands Durham, Founder, President, and CEO of *Empowered to Thrive, Inc., has passed, leaving behind a legacy rooted in compassion, resilience, and unwavering service to others. Her passing has created a profound void for all who knew her, worked alongside her, and were touched by her mission.

By Liv Caputo (Source  Florida Phoenix) Schools tied to designated terrorist organizations must lose their state-sponsored tuition vouchers and college students supporting these groups must be…

       Bryant, who had urged churches and supporters to participate in what was called the “Target Fast,” recently admitted that announcing the end of that phase of the protest created confusion and frustration among many supporters who believed the broader boycott itself had been called off.

       “I kind of felt violated,” she recalls, describing how two male correctional officers searched her and unzipped her hoodie despite her objections. Angry and intoxicated, she flooded a toilet in her pod after being denied a phone call. “It was like an out of body situation,” she says. “I was so mad they wouldn’t let me make a phone call. I could’ve bonded out that night.”

        A scheduled ethics hearing involving Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has been rescheduled for March 26 after her legal counsel withdrew from the case, allowing the South Florida congresswoman time to retain new representation.

       Outspoken St. Petersburg Democratic Rep. Michele Rayner delivered an emotional farewell to the House, reflecting on her legislative career, personal hardships, and cross-party relationships as she prepares to pursue a Senate seat.

In collaboration with the American Constitution Society and Federal Bar Association student organizations, Cooley Law School hosted a Florida Rights Restoration Coalition presentation on March 5. The goal of the event was to educate attendees on restoring voter rights and shed light on critical areas of criminal justice reform.