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Thousands of people from across the country will be standing up for democracy this Independence Day weekend during theĀ We The PeopleĀ National MarchĀ (WTPMarch.org) on Sunday, July 2ndĀ at 9 a.m. (EST) at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Ā Ā Ā Ā  President Biden is clearly proud of these accomplishments and one more accolade of President Obama that is omitted from the resume is his fierce loyalty. Biden, in a poignant CNN interview said, ā€œHis love of family and my family, and my love of his family … it’s personal. It’s family.ā€ Biden made a decisive announcement to the global press in that CNN piece.

Ā  In a significant development, several San Antonio police officers have been charged with murder in relation to the fatal shooting of a woman inside her apartment. The incident occurred under controversial circumstances, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice.

State Senator Rosalind Osgood (D-Tamarac) and State Representative Lisa Dunkley (D-Sunrise) will host a post-session town hall meeting, inviting constituents to discuss and address important issues from the 2023 Florida Legislative Session. This event will provide an opportunity for residents, local elected officials, and community members to voice their concerns, ask questions, and contribute to an open dialogue regarding legislative priorities.

Ā Ā Ā Ā  Florida A&M University alumna and environmental scientist Natasha D. White, Ph.D., will receive the Professional Achievement in Government award at the Women of Color STEM DTX Conference in Detroit this fall. The award recognizes significant minority achievement and excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Victor Harvey, founder of Victor George Spirits, presented a $10,000 donation to representatives from the Fort Mose’ Historical Society in St. Augustine on Friday, June 23. Former NFL player Oronde Gadsden, a Charleston South Carolina native joined Harvey for the presentation to share his insights. Additional attendees at the ceremony and celebration included Fort Mose Historical Society President Charles Ellis and Vice President Sedrick Lee, St. Augustine Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline, and State Park Manager Michael Watkins.

Calling the state’s policy ā€œinvidious discriminationā€ against transgender people, a federal judge ruled that Florida’s prohibition against Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy is unconstitutional.