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Education
Black History: Soul Food and Culture
A motley crew: Frank Crum, Patró Mabíli, Annie Miles and host Walter L. Smith II. City of Tampa’s Frank Crum returns to reiterate the huge Black History movie and soul food event currently underway. Social...
The Florida House will consider a bill to allow ‘patriotic organizations’ to visit schools
A bill allowing certain “patriotic organizations” to talk with Florida public school students is ready for consideration by the state House.
Critics of the measure, including some teachers, say it's a distraction from the Legislature taking steps to improve education.
The Scoop: Tue., February 6, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Hernando considers books in schools The Hernando School Board will consider three books for removal at tonight’s 6 o’clock meeting. the board is considering removing the books: The Black Friend: On Being a Better White...
MidPoint: The Florida Budget & Legislative Priorities
Analysts from the Florida Policy Institute join us to talk about the 2024 State budget and the latest pending legislation on child labor, education, criminal justice, and immigration policies. Find out what the legislature...
A judge rules against pro-Palestine student groups in Florida
Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida and the University of South Florida filed lawsuits alleging that efforts by Gov. Ron DeSantis and state university leaders to disband the groups violated their...
Some of the bill’s supporters saying Florida's corporal punishment bill doesn’t go far enough in curbing the disciplinary practice.
A federal judge tosses out a case alleging that Florida has discriminated against FAMU
A judge has rejected a potential class-action lawsuit that alleged Florida discriminated against historically Black Florida A&M University.
Bill proposes changes and restrictions after disastrous school voucher rollout
Listen: A disastrous rollout left many Florida families without school voucher funds. A house bill that advanced Tuesday is seeking to make some changes. Last year, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1, one of...
Black Love, Knowledge and Freedom
Frank Crum, Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of Tampa, visit WMNF. The City of Tampa’s Community Engagement & Partnerships Department – that explore stories centered around the theme of “Faith, Food & Family” as...
Racial Capitalism. The Language Revolution.
Tanya Maria Golash-Boza – Before Gentrification – The Creation Of DC’s Racial Wealth Gap Tanya Maria Golash-Boza delves into fascinating yet often daunting details to explain how a century of redlining, disinvestment, and the War...
The Florida university system’s Board of Governors is considering extending the contract of Chancellor Ray Rodrigues and approving a raise.
