NAACP CALLS OUT ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICES STATEWIDE IMPACTING THE BLACK COMMUNITY ~NAACP says media reports continue to highlight these environmental issues and immediate action is needed. ~ “Enough is enough! We have environmental injustice right before our eyes and we need statewide action today. From remains found dealing with the Dozier School for Boys, two weeks…
Adora Obi Nweze, NAACP Florida State Conference President and Member of the National Board of Directors, brings attention to the crisis in Newark, New Jersey, in Florida, as continued evidence of the environmental/climate justice crisis that exists in this country. The NAACP Florida State Conference stands with the New Jersey State Conference and residents of…
NAACP units across the state and our partners are invited to join us as we educate, advocate and mobilize in Tallahassee.
NAACP ASKS GOVERNOR DESANTIS TO PUT POLITICS ASIDE WITH POTENTIALLY REMOVING BROWARD SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SINGLING OUT A BLACK SUPERINTENDENT ~NAACP says media reports of potential removal of targeted members with the intent to fire Superintendent Runcie, a black man, would be both political and racist. ~ “With the recent media reports of Governor…
NAACP DEMANDS JNC TO RECONVENE AND RECONSIDER BLACK APPLICANTS AND CALLS ON GOVERNOR ELECT DESANTIS TO PUBLICLY DEMAND A NEW SLATE OF CANDIDATES REFLECTING THE DIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ~NAACP says lack of blacks on State Supreme Court shortlist is shameful and a disgrace; NAACP to monitor all future appointments by Governor-elect DeSantis. ~ “After more…
NAACP FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE CALLS ATTENTION TO VOTES UNDER ATTACK IN SOUTH FLORIDA AND DEMANDS EVERY VOTE IS COUNTED ~A thorough investigation is needed as these allegations impact several statewide races in the State of Florida. ~ FORT LAUDERDALE — The NAACP Florida State Conference is disturbed by reports of 2018 General Election absentee ballots…
WE RECOMMEND… Increased Homestead Property Tax Exemption (Amendment 1): Vote: YES Limitations on Property Tax Assessments (Amendment 2): Vote: YES Voter Control of Gambling in Florida (Amendment 3): Vote: YES Voting Restoration Amendment (Amendment 4): Vote: YES Supermajority Vote Required to Impose, Authorize or Raise State Taxes or Fees (Amendment 5): Vote: NO Rights of…
NAACP DISGUSTED AND DISTURBED BY INFLAMMATORY AND RACIST COMMENTS TOWARDS THE BLACK MAYOR OF TALLAHASSEE AND THE ENTIRE BLACK COMMUNITY ~Using the term “Monkey” towards the black community is racist and beneath anyone running for Governor. ~ FORT LAUDERDALE — The NAACP Florida State Conference is disgusted and disturbed by a gubernatorial candidate’s inflammatory and…
NAACP DISAPPOINTED IN FLORIDA GOVERNOR CANDIDATES DECISION TO DISRESPECT BLACK VOTERS ~Several candidates skip NAACP forum educating the black community on key issues. ~ FORT LAUDERDALE — The NAACP Florida State Conference expressed disappointment in the decision by 4 of the 5 Florida democratic gubernatorial candidates to bypass a recent candidates forum. The NAACP Florida…