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Fanm Condemns Trump's Updated Travel Band

Family Action Network Movement (FANM) has issued a strong condemnation of the Trump administration’s reinstated travel ban, which is enlarged to 19 countries and is set to take effect on June 9, 2025. In a statement, FANM denounced the policy as “racist, cruel, economically disastrous, and un-American,” emphasizing its discriminatory nature and the harm it inflicts on immigrant communities, particularly those from Black, Brown, and Muslim-majority nations.

Florida Rising Announces New Executive Director Victricia Simmons

Miami, FL – In a defining moment for one of Florida's largest statewide independent political organizations with offices in 10 counties across the state, Florida Rising’s Board of Directors proudly announces the appointment of former Chief of Staff, Victricia Simmons, as Executive Director.

Florida Girls Databook Provides Critical, Life-Changing Insights and Call to Action

MIAMI, FL – The Florida Girls Databook – an unprecedented, group supported research project on behalf of 1.3 million trauma-impacted girls ages 7-17 across the state – has been unveiled with an eye toward implementing real change in the way local and state governments, community stakeholders and boots-on-the-ground organizations work together to approach and fund crucial interventions.

Florida Congresswoman Honors Caribbean-American Entrepreneur With 2025 Women in Leadership Achievement Award

Fort Lauderdale, FL - Florida’s Caribbean-American Congresswoman, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, (D-20th District), presented the 2025 Women in Leadership Achievement Award to Felicia J. Persaud, an award-winning, Guyana-born, U.S.-based Caribbean immigrant and trailblazing multi-media journalist, news editor, immigration columnist, advocate, and entrepreneur, during the prestigious second EmpowHER Awards to mark Women’s History Month, on Saturday, March 29th.

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, (D-20th District), (l), with this year’s Women in Leadership Achievement Award winner, Guyanese-born, Caribbean immigrant entrepreneur and advocate, Felicia J. Persaud. (Pamela DeFreitas image)

FANM Condemns Supreme Court Decision Jeopardizing TPS Protections for Venezuelans

Miami, FL –  Family Action Network Movement (FANM) strongly condemns the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to permit the Trump-era policy that revokes Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Venezuelans who were granted protection in 2023. This decision places thousands of families at risk of deportation and threatens to dismantle lives built in safety and stability.

Legal Cannabis Businesses Face Banking Challenges

The marijuana-legalization movement has spawned a booming industry that produces billions of dollars of cash every year. But finding a safe place to put all that money isn’t easy, as many financial institutions won’t touch funds related to a drug that remains banned by the federal government.

ON THE B SIDE, Celebrate 24 Years of Spoken Word and Countdown to 25!

North Miami, FL —With a legacy of powerful poetry, electrifying performances, and unwavering dedication to spoken word culture, ON THE B SIDE celebrates an incredible 24 years of keeping the art of spoken word alive in South Florida. A month-long celebration will feature events filled with passion, talent, and unforgettable moments. The South Florida community is invited to join as On The B Side kicks off National Poetry Month, with festivities starting on April 4, 2025, culminating in a grand Poetry Slam on April 28, 2025.

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