Tequesta Black Star
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People's press organization located on Tequesta land in Bimini (Florida). tequestablackstar@riseup.net
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100 St. Petersburg Protesters Gather at City Hall Demanding Rent Control

Over 100 protesters gathered outside the St. Petersburg City Hall to demand rent control amid one of the worst housing crises in American history, of which St. Petersburg and other Florida cities are epicenters.

Many organizations, including Tampa Bay Party for Socialism and Liberation, St. Petersburg People’s Council, and the Allendale Methodist Church spoke at the event, condemning the city government for refusing to acknowledge the struggles of the people outside its doors.

Members of the St. Petersburg People’s Council voted to escalate if the city doesn’t take action, gathering signatures from residents willing to set up an encampment at the city hall. Despite the risk of arrest, many signed up, holding the belief that incarceration is a lesser burden than excessive rent.
CPAC Counterprotesters in Orlando Denounce Mismanagement of Pandemic by DeSantis

Counterprotesters at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando gathered to denounce Governor DeSantis’ mismanagement of the pandemic, which up to the present has caused nearly 70,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

Despite being victim to harassment from CPAC attendees, no heated confrontations occurred at the event.
DaJen Eats Workers in Orlando Protest Unjust Firing

DaJen Eats gathered in Orlando to protest their firing after speaking out against the manipulation of timestamps for breaks and clock-out times, inconsistent payment of tips, and unsafe physical working conditions. The rallygoers demanded that their employment be restored, and all demands to improve pay and working conditions be satisfied.
Hundreds in Orlando Protest Don’t Say Gay Bill

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Orlando to denounce the Don’t Say Gay bill, which would prohibit the discussion of LGBT+ issues in classrooms across Florida. The bill recently passed through the House, without an amendment that would have forced schools to out students to their families in 6 weeks or less.
Thousands of Students Across Florida Walk Out Against Don’t Say Gay Bill

Thousands of students across Florida walked out in a statewide mobilization against the Don’t Say Gay bill, which would ban discussion of LGBT+ issues in elementary schools and has passed through the state legislature.

High schools participated reaching from Seminole County to Flagler, with Riverview High, Freedom High, Gibbs High and many more present. In Tallahassee, students marched from their high schools to the Florida House, occupying the floors to condemn the bill’s passage.
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An Account of the Fascist Attack on the Western High Walkout

This timeline of events during the Western High School walkout of March 11th comes from the direct testimony of several students and YLF affiliates present, coupled with video + photo evidence.