/tags/activism activism en-US WLRN Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:00:00 GMT /education/2023-03-13/this-broward-student-is-too-young-to-vote-but-that-hasnt-stopped-him-from-becoming-an-activist Plantation High School sophomore Eric Franzblau got involved in politics in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. Now, he's helping organize students to protest the efforts to centralize the state's control over Florida's public education system. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:00:00 GMT /education/2023-03-13/this-broward-student-is-too-young-to-vote-but-that-hasnt-stopped-him-from-becoming-an-activist Kate Payne /radio/2023-02-13/parkland-five-years-later-new-superintendent-in-broward-schools-and-a-new-ambassador-for-the-oas On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we spoke to a survivor as we mark five years since the tragic shooting in Parkland. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:16:58 GMT /radio/2023-02-13/parkland-five-years-later-new-superintendent-in-broward-schools-and-a-new-ambassador-for-the-oas Natu Tweh /latin-america/2023-01-17/what-we-know-about-the-death-of-2-environmental-activists-in-honduras They were leaders of a protest against an iron ore mine in Guapinol. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /latin-america/2023-01-17/what-we-know-about-the-death-of-2-environmental-activists-in-honduras /news/2022-05-27/black-artists-have-always-led-aids-activism-this-tribute-wants-to-give-them-credit Activist Pamela Sneed says this year's walk will honor Black artists' contributions that have been erased from AIDS narratives. Fri, 27 May 2022 09:00:23 GMT /news/2022-05-27/black-artists-have-always-led-aids-activism-this-tribute-wants-to-give-them-credit Allyson McCabe /news/2022-05-03/miami-rally-voices-anger-fear-at-leaked-supreme-court-abortion-decision “I’m super pissed, I’m just like get your hands off of my uterus, off of my body." Tue, 03 May 2022 22:30:07 GMT /news/2022-05-03/miami-rally-voices-anger-fear-at-leaked-supreme-court-abortion-decision Daniel Rivero /2022-03-31/a-secretive-la-group-has-a-new-mission-paint-untouched-crosswalks "We've been met with delays, excuses, and inaction from our city government," says the Crosswalk Collective LA. Now, the group has taken matters into its own hands and hopes to spread a DIY message. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:30:43 GMT /2022-03-31/a-secretive-la-group-has-a-new-mission-paint-untouched-crosswalks Vanessa Romo /2021-10-11/young-black-native-activists-say-its-time-to-appreciate-indigenous-diversity Four young Black Indigenous activists talk about their pride, the narrow representations of Indigenous peoples and what the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday means to them. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:59:46 GMT /2021-10-11/young-black-native-activists-say-its-time-to-appreciate-indigenous-diversity Emma Bowman /2021-10-05/snapchat-is-adding-a-feature-to-help-young-users-run-for-political-office The initiative helps connect users with information, tools and connections if they want to launch their own campaigns. Republicans and Democrats are partnering with Snapchat's parent company. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:31:52 GMT /2021-10-05/snapchat-is-adding-a-feature-to-help-young-users-run-for-political-office Juana Summers /news/2021-06-04/hong-kongs-tiananmen-square-vigil-is-banned-as-authorities-arrest-organizers Friday marks the 32nd anniversary of the massacre of protesters in Beijing. But this June 4 in Hong Kong will be unusually quiet for the second year in a row. Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:30:58 GMT /news/2021-06-04/hong-kongs-tiananmen-square-vigil-is-banned-as-authorities-arrest-organizers John Ruwitch, Emily Feng /show/the-south-florida-roundup/2020-06-05/south-florida-protesters-call-for-sustained-action-after-george-floyds-death More protests against systemic racism and police brutality are expected across South Florida this weekend.The rallying cry — “no justice, no peace” —… Fri, 05 Jun 2020 21:58:34 GMT /show/the-south-florida-roundup/2020-06-05/south-florida-protesters-call-for-sustained-action-after-george-floyds-death Alexander Gonzalez