/tags/black-communities black communities en-US WLRN Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:00:00 GMT /south-florida/2024-06-18/black-church-leaders-in-south-florida-weigh-into-divine-nine-controversy A wave of controversial testimonial videos on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok of ex-members publicly denouncing their D9 membership and viral sermons condemning affiliation with the organizations could drive a mass exodus from Black and non-Black fraternities and sororities alike. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:00:00 GMT /south-florida/2024-06-18/black-church-leaders-in-south-florida-weigh-into-divine-nine-controversy Johania Charles | Miami Times /government-politics/2024-04-18/statewide-campaign-mobilize-black-voters-for-2024-elections-to-overturn-extremist-legislation Equal Ground will launch a tour to promote its voter education and mobilization efforts on Saturday in Pinellas County with additional stops around the state. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:01:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-18/statewide-campaign-mobilize-black-voters-for-2024-elections-to-overturn-extremist-legislation Sergio R. Bustos /education/2024-01-19/roosevelt-high-historic-black-school-palm-beach-county Nearly seven decades after it first opened its doors, Roosevelt High is being redone and renamed the Historic Roosevelt Full Service Center. When completed, it will include renovated space for adult education classes, a Black history museum and library. The school buildings had been vacant for more than a decade. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT /education/2024-01-19/roosevelt-high-historic-black-school-palm-beach-county Wilkine Brutus /health/2023-03-27/autism-in-the-us-is-now-more-common-among-black-and-hispanic-kids Experts attribute the change to improved screening and autism services for all children, and to increased awareness and advocacy for Black and Hispanic families. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:30:00 GMT /health/2023-03-27/autism-in-the-us-is-now-more-common-among-black-and-hispanic-kids /state/2023-02-02/city-in-florida-highlights-conflicts-over-local-gerrymandering A protracted legal fight over how city council districts were drawn in Jacksonville, Florida, reflects an aspect of redistricting that often remains in the shadows. Political map-drawing for congressional and state legislative seats captures wide attention after new census numbers are released every 10 years. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:00:04 GMT /state/2023-02-02/city-in-florida-highlights-conflicts-over-local-gerrymandering Ayanna Alexander | Associated Press /health/2022-10-13/how-one-tampa-health-clinic-is-breaking-down-barriers-to-care-in-black-communities At the Multicultural Health Institute, Dr. Lisa Merritt treats patients, of course. She also inspires a new generation to think big when it comes to public health. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:00:00 GMT /health/2022-10-13/how-one-tampa-health-clinic-is-breaking-down-barriers-to-care-in-black-communities Matthew Peddie /news/2022-08-09/we-have-nowhere-to-go-many-face-eviction-during-a-crisis-in-affordable-housing Most Americans say a lack of affordable housing is a serious problem where they live. An NPR poll also finds nearly twice as many Black renters as white faced an eviction threat in the past year. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:15:38 GMT /news/2022-08-09/we-have-nowhere-to-go-many-face-eviction-during-a-crisis-in-affordable-housing Jennifer Ludden /news/2022-07-20/a-historic-black-neighborhood-in-tarpon-springs-receives-grant-money-for-preservation The city was one of 33 sites nationwide to receive money from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. It will go toward the Union Academy neighborhood. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:52:01 GMT /news/2022-07-20/a-historic-black-neighborhood-in-tarpon-springs-receives-grant-money-for-preservation Carl Lisciandrello /news/2022-07-20/u-s-death-toll-from-drug-overdoses-is-rising-fast-among-black-and-indigenous-people Drug overdoses are killing more people than ever in the U.S., and a new CDC report finds growing racial disparities among those who have died — with the largest increase among Black Americans. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:03:53 GMT /news/2022-07-20/u-s-death-toll-from-drug-overdoses-is-rising-fast-among-black-and-indigenous-people Rhitu Chatterjee /news/2022-04-29/the-crown-act-would-ban-hair-texture-discrimination-in-the-u-s-these-women-say-its-long-overdue For some people of color, the legislation isn’t just a question of discrimination. It’s about protecting their culture. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:47:33 GMT /news/2022-04-29/the-crown-act-would-ban-hair-texture-discrimination-in-the-u-s-these-women-say-its-long-overdue Victoria Crosdale