Broward County Democratic Black Caucus

08/14/2026

Black Women are the most disrespected people in the world but also the strongest! We would ALL be lost without the courageous leadership of Black Women like Fannie Lou Hammer, Shirley Chisholm, Angie Nixon and Dayna Foster!

08/13/2026

The REAL and ORIGINAL Souls to the Polls is on this Sunday!

Broward County, this is our moment—and sitting this election out is not an option. The NAACP Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Branch’s Souls to the Polls Rally is a powerful call to turn our frustration into action, our voices into votes, and our votes into POWER. On Sunday, August 16, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Delevoe Park, we are bringing together our families, churches, Divine Nine organizations, community partners, young people, seniors, and neighbors for one purpose: to make our voices heard at the ballot box on the final day of early voting.

Decisions are being made that will impact our schools, our neighborhoods, our economic opportunities, our civil rights, and the future we leave our children—and we cannot allow others to make those decisions without us. Generations before us marched, organized, sacrificed, and fought for the right to vote; now it is our responsibility to USE IT. Broward County, show up. Bring your family. Bring your neighbors. Bring your power. Our families. Our votes. Our power. Our future. SOULS TO THE POLLS—DON’T SIT THIS ONE OUT!

08/13/2026

Chris Smith does not lead Souls to the Polls and most definitely doesn't lead the Black community of Broward County. The NAACP FTL Broward has held the Souls to the Polls rally at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center since it opened over 20 years ago. This is disingenuous and intellectually dishonest at best, but an outright lie in reality, because Anthony Mann had a direct conversation with Marsha Ellison, President of NAACP FTL Broward. The South Florida Sun Sentinel cannot be trusted to report the TRUTH!

Souls to the Polls, a major political event to mobilize Black voters, won’t happen in Fort Lauderdale before the Aug. 18 primary, the lead organizer said.

08/13/2026

This is the final push to get voters to the polls for Early Voting and Election Day.
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Our endorsed candidates are on the ballot to fight for the future Florida deserves!

Democrats are running to lower costs, raise wages, and build a people-powered government that puts working families first—not greedy billionaires.

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08/10/2026

Amendment 3 Update
The ballot language for Amendment 3 on property taxes is currently being rewritten after Leon County Circuit Judge David Frank ruled that the original title and summary were “clearly and conclusively defective.”

Judge Frank found that the language was not sufficiently fair, neutral or accurate, calling the title “more akin to a political slogan.” Among other issues, he found that the summary:

- Misstated when the full $250,000 homestead exemption would take effect.

- Misleadingly described the 5% assessment cap as “protecting small businesses” even though it applies to all non-homestead property.

- Claimed the amendment would “ensure funding” for core services even though it does not guarantee funding levels.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will not appeal the ruling. Attorney General James Uthmeier must now submit revised ballot language by August 14, which may still be challenged before ballots are finalized.



If approved by at least 60% of voters in November, Amendment 3 would:

- Increase the non-school homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028.

- Lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%.

- Restrict how local governments may use property-tax revenue.

State economists estimate the proposal could eventually reduce local revenue by approximately $11.8 billion annually, without a replacement funding source.



Major public-safety organizations, including the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police, Florida Professional Firefighters, Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association and Florida Sheriffs Association, have announced opposition to the amendment due to concerns about how communities would continue funding critical services.

While acknowledging the need for meaningful property-tax reform, these organizations argue that Amendment 3 does not adequately protect public-safety funding. The Florida Professional Firefighters have emphasized that tax relief and strong public safety can coexist, but that this amendment fails to achieve both.

08/06/2026

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08/05/2026

This is a very interesting analysis by Black Voters Matter Fund. Our leaders have been having this discussion throughout the year, especially on shifting the conversation around the "Left vs Right" spectrum that has dominated our politics for so long.

Sound off in the comments! What group do you identify with? What are some other ways we can characterize or articulate our different perspectives?

08/03/2026

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