BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The NAACP has called upon the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct an investigation into the Broward County Sheriff’s Office after 21 individuals died while in custody at county jails. Four of these deaths have occurred within the last month, prompting concerns about the management of the facilities. The families of … Read more
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Broward County Public Defender Gordon Weekes held a press conference on Thursday to address the troubling issue of inmate deaths in Broward County jails. Since 2021, a total of 21 inmates have lost their lives while in custody, leading to growing … Read more
The NAACP’s recent political stunt targeting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) on behalf of the Democratic Party turned out to be a miscalculated move that ended up backfiring. The organization’s chosen line of attack lacked depth and careful consideration, resulting in embarrassment for the NAACP.