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Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones (SD-34) released the following statement:

  As we mark the 55th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, we cannot ignore the ongoing fight for human and civil rights that persists today.  Dr. King so eloquently noted in his last speech, ‘I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,’ the reality that our country remains a work in progress, calling on America to ‘Be true to what you said on paper.’  Fast forward to last night: Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried, Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book, and other peaceful protestors were arrested while demonstrating against the state’s latest draconian abortion ban.  Our right to protest and speak freely without fear of legal intervention ought to be safe – but that’s unfortunately not the case in Ron DeSantis’ Florida.

The NAACP South Dade Branch is deeply concerned about the numerous bills that have been introduced in Tallahassee attacking freedom of speech, parental choice, gutting diversity, and inclusion programs, ending gender, race and ethnic studies as areas for study, and the blatant attempt at privatizing public education. Despite the very real problems facing all Floridians – a lack of affordable housing, loss of Medicaid coverage, and high-priced home insurance, Governor DeSantis and the Legislature are more focused on culture wars and further dividing our communities.

The truth is out there somewhere 

The testimony of a Black former elevator operator at Tesla Inc.’s (TSLA.O) main California assembly plant on the psychological toll inflicted on him by a barrage of racial epithets, threats, and other workplace incidents on him on Wednesday brought tears to his eyes.

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to speak out and support survivors of sexual assault and child abuse. In 2022, The Nancy J. Cotterman Center (NJCC), part of the County’s Human Services’ Crisis Intervention & Support Division, helped 1,503 children and received 1,157 Sexual Assault Helpline calls.

     Florida Board of Governors (FBOG) on Wednesday named College of Law alum Deveron Gibbons to serve on the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Board of Trustees. His appointment came on the same day Governor Ron DeSantis named attorney Natlie G. Figgers to the board. 

State regulators Tuesday could approve a proposal that would reduce Florida Power & Light customers’ bills in May because of lower-than-expected natural gas prices. The proposal, which will go before the Public Service Commission, would partially offset rate increases, which took effect in April. Utilities generally are allowed to pass along projected fuel costs to customers.

CareerSource Broward (CSBD) will host its first “Learn. Work. Win.” Job and Educational Opportunity Fair on Thursday, April 20, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Urban League of Broward County (560 NW 27th Ave, Fort Lauderdale). This event, a new collaboration with Urban League of Broward County and Hispanic Unity, aims to serve individuals seeking jobs as well as those looking for training options.

Today, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) released the first episode of I AM Story, a new podcast detailing the history and legacy of the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers’ strike. The comprehensive series examines the origins of the strike and events leading up to the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated on this day 55 years ago while in Memphis supporting the strikers.  

     Our Big Sister Lurine Waugh gave us the title of our book, “The Battle Is Not Yours…Give It To The Lord.” As she battled cancer, Lurine still held strong to her faith in God until her last breath. We thank God for her profound prayers and display of courage and trust during her battle.