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Race
A federal appeals court has shielded 14 current and former Florida lawmakers from having to turn over documents.
Hearing set in a case alleging state discrimination against FAMU
On Nov. 8 a court will hear a request to dismiss a lawsuit alleging discrimination against historically Black Florida A&M University.
Updated: Florida takes aim at judge’s ruling that its redistricting is unconstitutional
Attorneys for Florida argued that its redistricting plan eliminating a Black-majority district abolished a “race-based electoral monopoly.”
Both sides seek a quick resolution to the fight over Florida’s Congressional district maps
Both sides in a battle over a congressional redistricting plan asked an appeals court to fast-track the case to the Florida Supreme Court.
Judge rules that Florida’s Congressional redistricting plan is unconstitutional
A circuit judge ruled that a congressional redistricting plan pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the Florida Constitution.
Judge weighs arguments in a challenge to Florida Congressional redistricting
A Leon County circuit judge Thursday heard arguments in a battle about Florida's congressional redistricting plan.
A judge previously agreed with businesses and a consultant that Florida's Stop WOKE restrictions violated the First Amendment
NPR TV critic Eric Deggans on how the media still wield dangerous words to divide us
Eric Deggans, the first TV critic for National Public Radio, on Tuesday (Aug. 15) discussed the state of media and race on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet and Tom. Just over a decade ago Deggans wrote...
Florida urges the judge to reject FAMU students’ case alleging racial discrimination
State education officials asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit by Florida A&M University students alleging discrimination against the historically Black school.
Black lawmakers seek changes to Florida’s “shameful and disgusting” education standards
Members of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus are asking state education officials to revise new African-American history standards.
Florida accused of violating judge’s order in “Stop WOKE” case
Plaintiffs accuse Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration of violating a judge’s order that blocked parts of the Stop WOKE law from being enforced.
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants state colleges and universities to explain resources they are putting into activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion and critical race theory.
