Delaitre Hollinger, the immediate past president of the Tallahassee branch of the NAACP, visits the Capital City Country Club in Tallahassee, Fla., on Dec. 17. The discovery this month of 40 graves _ with perhaps dozens more yet to be found _ has spawned discussion about how to dignify the souls who lay in eternal…
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Court Rules in Favor of Ex-Felons Over Florida Voting Law
Republican attempts to suppress the voting rights of anyone who may be against them have become more and more prevalent in recent years. Luckily, courts have been stepping in to hit them with a “Nah.”
First person charged under Florida ‘red flag’ law found guilty
The first person to have his guns confiscated under Florida’s 2018 “red flag” law has been found guilty over his refusal to voluntarily surrender the weapons. Jerron Smith, 33, now faces up to five years in prison after a jury in Broward County rejected his argument that he did not fully understand the new law. The…
Black Lottery Winner Invests Winnings Into Rebuilding Fla. Black Business Community
Miguel Pilgram highlights where he plans to build a jazz lounge in the Sistrunk Boulevard area of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Pilgram Group via Facebook) After winning millions in a lottery jackpot, a Florida man has decided to use his money to revive a district once known for thriving black businesses. “This commitment that I feel,…
Florida State Senator files complaint against judge who jailed a Black man for missing jury duty
Florida State Senator Bobby Powell has taken action against a judge who sentenced a 21-year-old Black man to jail time for missing jury duty. Powell filed a formal complaint with the Judicial Qualifications Commission, against Judge Kasternakes, who is on the hot seat for how he handled Deandre Somerville, a non-violent, first-time offender after handing…
Student will become first black woman to get doctoral degree in nuclear physics at FSU
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State University grads will soon be walking across the aisle. Along with them, a woman who is making history. Kalisa Villafana said she’s feeling a bit overwhelmed, but good. She says there’s no way she would’ve made it here without her family, friends and FSU helping her along the way. “The…
