Victims' advocates praise end to forced arbitration in workplace sexual harassment cases
Democrats and Republicans in Congress passed a bill Thursday that ends forced arbitration of sexual harassment and assault claims in the workplace, a major milestone for the Me Too movement.
Democrats and Republicans in Congress passed a bill Thursday that ends forced arbitration of sexual harassment and assault claims in the workplace, a major milestone for the Me Too movement.
Goodell: NFL won’t tolerate racism, vows changes amid Dolphins fallout
At his annual Super Bowl news conference, the NFL commissioner was grilled on two hot topics that have put the league under heavy scrutiny: racism and discrimination in hiring.
At his annual Super Bowl news conference, the NFL commissioner was grilled on two hot topics that have put the league under heavy scrutiny: racism and discrimination in hiring.
For descendants of those buried at erased Black cemeteries, work never stops to honor ancestry
Several erased African American cemeteries were uncovered in Tampa Bay in the last few years, and the work to do right by those buried hasn’t stopped.
Several erased African American cemeteries were uncovered in Tampa Bay in the last few years, and the work to do right by those buried hasn’t stopped.
Controversial 'don't say gay' bill gets approval from Florida's Senate Education Committee
A controversial bill in the Florida Legislature, dubbed the "don't say gay" bill by critics, has passed its first hurdle in the Senate after the Republican-dominated education committee voted to approve the measure along party lines.
A controversial bill in the Florida Legislature, dubbed the "don't say gay" bill by critics, has passed its first hurdle in the Senate after the Republican-dominated education committee voted to approve the measure along party lines.
Challenge to Florida's controversial transgender athlete ban put on hold
A challenge to a controversial state law that bans transgender females from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams has been put on hold while another Florida case plays out in a federal appeals court.
A challenge to a controversial state law that bans transgender females from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams has been put on hold while another Florida case plays out in a federal appeals court.
Florida bill banning abortion after 15 weeks advances without exclusions for rape, incest
If passed, women and girls in Florida would have up to 15 weeks, instead of 25 weeks, to decided to terminate a pregnancy, even in cases of rape and incest.
If passed, women and girls in Florida would have up to 15 weeks, instead of 25 weeks, to decided to terminate a pregnancy, even in cases of rape and incest.
Pasco County school board approves nearly $1M to help homeless students
The Pasco County School Board approved nearly $1 million to help homeless and housing insecure students in the district.
The Pasco County School Board approved nearly $1 million to help homeless and housing insecure students in the district.
Formerly segregated housing, affordable senior living complex opens in Newtown
Decades ago, a site in one of Sarasota’s oldest African American communities was segregated housing. Now, it's a new affordable housing complex for seniors. Sarasota contributed more than $1.3 million in penny sales tax funds to make it happen.
Decades ago, a site in one of Sarasota’s oldest African American communities was segregated housing. Now, it's a new affordable housing complex for seniors. Sarasota contributed more than $1.3 million in penny sales tax funds to make it happen.
Tampa teen wins right to abortion without parental consent
A Tampa teen has won her appeal in district court for the right to talk to a doctor about, and ultimately have a medical abortion without parental consent. Her original request was denied by a judge, based partially on "either a lack of intelligence or credibility."
A Tampa teen has won her appeal in district court for the right to talk to a doctor about, and ultimately have a medical abortion without parental consent. Her original request was denied by a judge, based partially on "either a lack of intelligence or credibility."
Home carrying legacy of Sarasota's first Black community to be relocated, transformed for cultural center
A home in Sarasota's Rosemary District will soon carry the legacy of the city’s first Black community. Plans are in the works to transform it into an African American cultural arts center and history museum, but first the home has to be relocated.
A home in Sarasota's Rosemary District will soon carry the legacy of the city’s first Black community. Plans are in the works to transform it into an African American cultural arts center and history museum, but first the home has to be relocated.
On both sides of Tampa Bay, residents celebrate life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Across the nation, events honoring the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., are being held, including in the Tampa Bay region.
Across the nation, events honoring the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., are being held, including in the Tampa Bay region.
This MLK Day comes with calls for progress on voting rights
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
Tampa leaders seek to protect historical burial sites from being developed
The city of Tampa announced new protections that are likely coming for forgotten and vulnerable cemeteries, many of which of historic African American burial sites.
The city of Tampa announced new protections that are likely coming for forgotten and vulnerable cemeteries, many of which of historic African American burial sites.
Annual celebration of Black heritage and music returns to downtown Tampa this weekend
The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival (TBBHF) Music Fest is returning to Curtis Hixon Park this weekend.
The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival (TBBHF) Music Fest is returning to Curtis Hixon Park this weekend.
State considers establishing department to find, honor lost cemeteries
Lawmakers in Florida are moving the state another step toward grappling with its history of racial segregation, specifically regarding Black-only cemeteries that were covered over or otherwise ignored.
Lawmakers in Florida are moving the state another step toward grappling with its history of racial segregation, specifically regarding Black-only cemeteries that were covered over or otherwise ignored.
Army veteran wore a wire, risked his life for 10 years to expose Florida's KKK
For nearly 10 years, U.S. Army veteran Joseph Moore lived a double life -- attending secret meetings and participating in cross burnings while donning a white robe and hood with the Ku Klux Klan in north Florida. But he also wore something else: a wire for the FBI. He helped foil at least two murder plots and exposed Klan members working as law enforcement officers throughout Florida. And his efforts nearly got him killed.
For nearly 10 years, U.S. Army veteran Joseph Moore lived a double life -- attending secret meetings and participating in cross burnings while donning a white robe and hood with the Ku Klux Klan in north Florida. But he also wore something else: a wire for the FBI. He helped foil at least two murder plots and exposed Klan members working as law enforcement officers throughout Florida. And his efforts nearly got him killed.
Bartow honors groundbreaking golfer who's still giving back
A Bartow man never thought he would live to see the day that he would get such a prestigious accolade bestowed upon him. At 102, local golf icon Herbert Dixon just had the driving range at the Bartow Golf Course named after him.
A Bartow man never thought he would live to see the day that he would get such a prestigious accolade bestowed upon him. At 102, local golf icon Herbert Dixon just had the driving range at the Bartow Golf Course named after him.
'A Doll Like Me': Helping children with disabilities feel seen through personalized dolls
The doll maker behind “A Doll Like Me” makes dolls for children who don't see themselves on store shelves. The dolls resemble their owners: children with a variety of disabilities, so that every child feels seen.
The doll maker behind “A Doll Like Me” makes dolls for children who don't see themselves on store shelves. The dolls resemble their owners: children with a variety of disabilities, so that every child feels seen.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Racial justice program at USF gives students tools to advocate for equity
Students are often at the helm of social change, and that’s what some Tampa Bay universities want to tap into through a new racial justice fellowship at the University of South Florida.
Students are often at the helm of social change, and that’s what some Tampa Bay universities want to tap into through a new racial justice fellowship at the University of South Florida.