Equal Ground

05/30/2026

On last week we spoke out with conviction about Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz’s decision to run for congress in Florida’s Congressional District 20 seat. One of only two Black Access districts that remain in Florida. The Congressional Black Caucus(CBC) Chairwoman Rep. Clarke officially sets the record straight. During her time on CNN today(May 30th) the CBC chairwoman made it clear that they DO NOT support and DID NOT encourage Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to run.

The Black Caucus serves as a powerful legislative collective and advocacy group made up of Black members of congress for Black Americans and other marginalized communities. We must stand firm and call on Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz to withdraw her candidacy for CD-20.

05/29/2026

Florida lawmakers failed again to pass a state budget during the regular session, forcing a special session while families face rising housing costs and economic strain. Today they finally passed a budget, we think missed the mark in some key areas. Here’s what you should know.

We will also break down important parts of this budget during our Legislative tour stops moving forward.

https://www.equal-ground.com/post/update-special-session-on-florida-state-budget

Florida lawmakers have one constitutional responsibility: pass a state budget. For the second consecutive year, they failed to do so during the regular legislative session, forcing taxpayers to fund repeated returns to Tallahassee for special sessions because of political dysfunction and gridlock.In...

05/26/2026

Litigation Update: Today our preliminary injunction request to stop the use of an illegal, unfair and rigged map was denied. We’re appealing.

Statement from Equal Ground Executive Director Genesis RobinsonToday’s ruling is deeply disappointing for Black voters and all Floridians who believe in fair representation and accountable democracy. While the Court declined to block Florida’s newly enacted congressional map before the 2026 elec...

05/26/2026

We enjoyed our time at the Pasco and Pinellas County legislative Debrief tour stops! Thank you Pasco Dem Black Caucus, Pasco Resists, NAACP 5130, League of Women Voters of North Pinellas County, The CALI Project and Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Fund for your partnership.

We look forward to closing out the month of May this week as the team heads to Orange county(stop 1 of 3), Volusia and Hillsborough County!

05/25/2026

Did you know the site of the largest battle fought in Florida during the Civil War still remains without a proper US memorial?

The Battle of Olustee represented the “interracial coalition that freed enslaved people, and simultaneously preserved the U.S., even though it cost them their lives. Their skeletal remains still lie in body bags in a mass grave dug by occupying forces after the war; they lay there unknown and un-honored because of the cause for which they gave that last full measure”. (Source AAIHS.ORG)

Black Floridians are still fighting a battle to be honored and recognized amongst the living. Today we memorialize the lives of all those who made sacrifices for our safety and freedom.

05/23/2026

'We are now one step closer.'

05/23/2026

Reactions from beer and far have rolled in following Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s decision to run for Congress in one of two remaining Black Access districts. We all have a responsibility to honor the voting rights gains that generations bled to secure. Choosing not to do so is a choice.

05/22/2026

Today Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has dismissed the hard fought work of those who have come before her and has chosen to run for congress in Florida’s 20th Congressional District. This district is one of two remaining Black Access districts in Florida. Here’s our official statement.

Statement from Jasmine Burney-Clark, founder of Equal Ground Education Fund – the preeminent Black-led, non-partisan, non-profit working to build Black political power in Florida that has been fighting back in the legislature and in the courts since 2022 to protect fair maps and Black representati...

05/22/2026

Great poll on Black Men ahead this electoral season.

A survey of 1,600 young Black men finds campaigns ignore these key voters who “value democracy” but feel unseen by both parties.

05/22/2026

WEEK 1: Special Session on Florida State Budget — Lawmakers reconvened on May 12 to resolve a $1.4B gap after the regular session ended without a deal. What happens if they miss the June deadline? A partial government shutdown could follow. Read more and stay informed: https://wix.to/1rQJklH

House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, and Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula were unable to reach a budget deal during the regular session that ended March 13. Lawmakers reconvened for a special session to resolve a $1.4 billion difference between the preferred spending plans of the House and...