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Florida isn’t settled. Its undecided voters are the evidence | Opinion Original
Ivanna Gonzalez, Dwight Bullard Your Turn Oct. 28, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET Despite a large Republican registration advantage, Florida has millions of voters with no party affiliation. Recent polling indicates a significant portion of Florida's Latino electorate remains undecided or politically available. Organizers believe consistent voter outreach and investment are crucial to influencing Florida's political landscape.
The Black Tax - M•I•A Media Group
For generations Black communities have operated by the use of the “Black Tax”—the adage that you have to work twice as hard to get half as much in a world that has made it a point to marginalize African descendant people. Black women and men are faced with being overqualified for positions that less qualified oftentimes white men get to fail upwards into.
The Black Tax - M•I•A Media Group
By Dwight M. Bullard For generations Black communities have operated by the use of the “Black Tax”—the adage that you have to work twice as hard to get half as much in a world that has made it a point to marginalize African descendant people. Black women and men are faced with being overqualified for positions that less qualified oftentimes white men get to fail upwards into.
Do the right thing and fight the power
It was 1989, another summer and the lyricism of Chuck D cemented in our collective memory the call to “Fight the Power.” Public Enemy would include this epic anthem on the soundtrack of the film “Do the Right Thing” which was Spike Lee’s masterpiece on one of the hottest days in Brooklyn and the tensions of a diverse neighborhood reaching the boiling point. Although it was almost 40 years ago, the parallels between then and today stick out to me.
Who broke Florida’s schools and why it matters
In the midst of the constant flurry of distractions and attacks by the likes of Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis we have lost focus on what is happening to our schools and teachers. You may have not been paying attention to the myriad of school closures and so called repurposing plans of schools across South Florida (Miami-Dade and Broward counties especially). People are quick to contextualize this as a recent problem rather than see the larger picture.
We have the power
In the political sphere we talk of power as organized people and/or organized money. As we look towards the 2026 midterm elections Black communities around the country including here in South Florida need to be thinking about both. For some this may feel daunting, but we’ve been doing both things for a very long time. Look no further than Frederick Douglass, Ella Baker and Dr. King as examples on the ability to organize people.
The battle to protect Black history continues a century after Woodson
2026 marks the 100th Anniversary of Dr. Carter G. Woodson establishing Negro History Week (later Black History Month) to recognize the contributions of African-Americans to the history of the United States. Just 100 years that we as a country have begun to celebrate the countless and continuous contributions of Black people to this American experiment. It comes at a time when the country itself celebrates 250 years of existence.
Black women deserve better than Donald Trump
Since January 2025 over 300,000 Black women have been released from the workforce. Specifically since Trump has taken office. This current administration has made it a mission to target Black women in leadership positions both inside and outside of government.
Not my surgeon general
Many of us are familiar with the term “Not all skin folk are kinfolk.” We recognize that not all people of the same racial or ethnic makeup are working or in the business of making life better for Black people.
Opinions aren’t facts
The internet can be a mixture of both good and bad. As we have seen too often, social media can be a place to overshare thoughts that have no real merit or foundation. Two such occurrences over the last few months have stood out for me. First was the viral moment where a Black young woman was sharing that she had “discovered” that Harriet Tubman was not a “real” person.
I’m well aware that if you’re reading this, you’ve likely finished high school, moved on to begin your career or even decided to start your own business. So the threat by the Trump administration to dismantle or shut down the Federal Department of Education may not be on your radar. Or if it is, it may be outside of your top five things to care about. Well, hopefully this will convince you to pay a little more attention. Prior to 1980 there was no Department of Education.
Black Money Matters!
$1.7 trillion. Yes, with a T! That is the spending power of Black America. That number makes us a significant part of the American economic engine. Our ability to consume and purchase products and services makes our buying power greater than entire countries in the global economy. That is why the conversation around how and where we spend our money is so important.
Our souls are as important as our food
When we think about the origins of Soul Food, we think about staples like collard greens, black eyed peas and cornbread. We think about table scraps left over by our oppressor repurposed to help us survive. While those thoughts have merit, it too often diminishes the fact that Africans forcibly brought to the Western hemisphere also brought with them ingenuity, creativity, skills and the very seeds to plant crops the “New World” had not known.
Speaker Perez, it's time to restore abortion rights in Florida
Recently, the Florida state Legislature convened its organizational session in Tallahassee. In his remarks, new House Speaker Daniel Perez said he wanted to block out the noise from social media and lobbyists' influence and focus on what's best for Floridians. Setting aside that, as the House Rules Chair from 2022-2024, Rep. Perez singlehandedly fast-tracked some of the most disruptive and harmful bills passed by the Florida Legislature, including a six-week abortion ban.
Florida pro-life activists want lawmakers to repeal the current six-week abortion ban
Recently, the Florida state legislature convened its organizational session in Tallahassee. In his opening remarks, new House Speaker Daniel Perez said he wanted to block out the noise from social media and lobbyists’ influence and focus on what’s best for Floridians. I’ll take Speaker Perez at his word to put partisanship aside.
Juneteenth highlights slaves’ Emancipation in 1865, but more than a century later, blacks have too little to celebrate
An Emancipation Day celebration in Richmond, Virginia. Library of Congress Juneteenth is a holiday that a growing number of communities around the country have added to their summer calendars. “Juneteenth” is a reference to June 19, 1865, when enslaved blacks in Port Arthur, Texas, were told of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln releasing them from servitude to the Confederacy.
Sign up for solar choice
Floridians could soon have more options for powering their homes and businesses with solar energy. The Florida Supreme Court approved ballot language that, if passed by voters in 2016, will allow state residents the choice to work directly with solar providers and get solar-generated power without the upfront costs of buying panels.
Andrew Gillum’s Victory Is Only A Shocker For Those Sleeping On The Power Of The Black Vote
When firefighters escorted me out of our home at age seven, I had no idea it had to do with my mother going up against the almost entirely white wealthy political establishment. What turned out to be a midnight bomb threat also turned into my introduction to the assumptions about us and the extra mile black candidates are made to run when they choose to run for office. Thirty years later, Andrew Gillum in Florida is the latest to have had to run it.
Why Florida’s First Black Governor Is An Important Goal That Can Be Realized By Us
We have the majority, we just have to use it. There is an old adage that if you are not at the table, you are on the menu. When it comes to politics in America, especially in relation to people of color, we tend to be the consistent entrée. We are often used, misused or ignored by both major parties to secure a victory for the least compromised candidate out there.
Border reunion delays; trashing recycling | South Florida 100
Last week: We often thank those in the armed forces for their service, respecting and understanding their importance to maintaining, preserving and protecting our freedoms and our democracy.
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