Social Justice

Broward College announced a new program that allows some first-time offenders take college courses instead of going to trial. The Pre-Trial Diversion Program works only for nonviolent offenders and in cases where the victim agrees.

The Biden administration's new climate package includes major incentives for cleaner energy. But some say it doesn't do enough for communities of color that are affected the most by climate change.

Brittany Martin, 34, was convicted of breaching the peace in a high and aggravated manner, and may have to give birth in prison. An advocate notes that some Jan. 6 rioters are serving far less time.

The Dream Defenders organized vigils and other commemoration events across Florida to celebrate the life of Trayvon Martin.

St. Thomas University is gearing up to teach the next generation of civil rights lawyers. The University of Miami and Florida International University’s athletic departments are making changes. And Biden takes the FARC off the terrorist list. Many Colombians in South Florida are not happy.

The St. Thomas University College of Law in Miami Gardens announced the creation of a social justice center yesterday, named after a prominent Black civil rights attorney.

But the defense may call them "arsonists" or "looters," the judge ruled. The criminal trial of Rittenhouse, the teenager who shot and killed two protesters in Kenosha, Wis., begins next week.

A small — masked and distanced — in-person audience, as well as people on Zoom watched the event, which was the launch of the Broward Center's initiative Arts For Action: Black Voices.

Reflecting on the racial justice movement a year after George Floyd’s death and Miami Beach prepares for massive crowds this Memorial Day.

Reflecting on the racial justice movement a year after George Floyd’s death and Miami Beach prepares for massive crowds this Memorial Day.

Looking back on the last year’s push for social justice reform through local government efforts, academia, and activism sparked by the death of George Floyd.

A pool of potential jurors were in the court building, waiting to start the selection process. But they're being sent home for the day.