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A Black, queer, and woman led 501c4 grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to fighting for reproductive freedom, bodily autonomy, and human rights across Florida. @voicesofflorida voicesofflorida.org

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It’s officially wrapped season & we’re flipping the script by canceling Spotify. Tell them to drop ICE ads now! Spotify has been running ICE recruitment ads & refuses to remove them. Therefore, we are unwrapping Spotify to reveal the harm they are causing in the world.

Act Now!
SpotifyUnwrapped.Net

03.12.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This #GivingTuesday, Voices of Florida is counting on you to support our work. Since 2021, we’ve fought back against racist, homophobic, & anti-democratic policies & stood with those most targeted. If you believe in Florida, donate to our 501c4 nonprofit organization today.

bit.ly/voicesofflor...

02.12.2025 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Repro Roundtable: Power, Policy & People
Tues, Dec 2
6PM - Β 7:30PM ET
ppfla.org/roundtable

Join Planned Parenthood Florida Action & community partners for a powerful Repro Roundtable bringing together advocates, policy leaders, & grassroots organizers to discuss what's at stake & what’s next.

02.12.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stop the Mid-Cycle Redistricting Scheme Florida lawmakers are trying to ram through an illegal mid-cycle redistricting to protect political power, not voters. Tell the Redistricting Committee to stop this scheme and honor the Fair Districts...

Florida lawmakers are trying to ram through an illegal mid-cycle redistricting to protect political power, not voters. Write a letter to tell the Redistricting Committee to stop this scheme & honor the Fair Districts Amendment! βœοΈπŸ“©

actionnetwork.org/letters/flor...

#FlaPol #Redistricting #FairMaps

30.11.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WE AIN’T BUYING IT! βŒπŸ’°
We’re on day 2 & going strong! πŸ’ͺ
No Amazon, no Target, no Home Depot! 🚫
Use buyblack.org to shop Black-owned businesses. ✊🏾
Shop local & shop small this weekend. πŸ›οΈ
Keep up the momentum! πŸ™Œ
#50501movement #WeAintBuyingIt

29.11.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Help the babies! πŸ‘Ά

28.11.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As millions celebrate Thanksgiving, we uplift the National Day of Mourning. This is a day to raise awareness about the atrocities faced by Indigenous people throughout history & now. We urge you to take time today to learn about Indigenous people & how to best support their causes & organizations.

27.11.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Support Young Protestors Arrested at ICE Detention Center, organized by Ashmu Murakami On Saturday, 30 youth activists and a journalist were arreste… Ashmu Murakami needs your support for Support Young Protestors Arrested at ICE Detention Center

30 activists from Sunrise Movement @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social were arrested on Saturday afternoon. Please consider contributing to their bail fund if you’re able:

www.gofundme.com/f/support-yo...

24.11.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Help Dave Decker: Legal & practical aid for photojournalist, organized by Ramon Roa Dave Decker is a nationally-recognized photojournalist, one of m… Ramon Roa needs your support for Help Dave Decker: Legal & practical aid for photojournalist

Dave was kept in jail over the weekend and was released on bond this morning. While he works to recover his car and photography equipment that was impounded, he and his family will need support from our community. Please consider contributing if you’re able: gofund.me/b617c058a

24.11.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tampa photojournalist arrested outside ICE detention center in Miami More than 30 people were arrested outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Miami last Saturday afternoonβ€”including Tampa photojournalist Dave Decker.

Tampa based photojournalist Dave Decker @davedeckerphoto.bsky.social was on assignment as a member of the press on Saturday as he was covering a demonstration at the Krome ICE Detainment Center in Miami when he was arrested with 30 others:

www.cltampa.com/news/tampa-p...

#FreeThePress

24.11.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025
YouTube video by Voices of Florida Fund Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025

Our Chief Deputy Director, Tsi Day Smyth (they/them), was honored to speak during the Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony hosted by Church of the Trinity MCC in their trans memorial garden in Sarasota on November 20th. The world is better with you in it. πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

youtu.be/MwnT8kvN5Ww?...

#tdor

24.11.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@voffund placed donation boxes for their 5th Annual Holiday Drive in these drop-off locations. They desperately need more stocking stuffers, candy, & small gifts so they can support 500 children in SW Florida this holiday. Help make the season merry & bright for them! πŸŽ…πŸΌπŸŽ„πŸŽ

bit.ly/voffholidayd...

18.11.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This should be & is a bipartisan issue. We support transparency & survivor-centered accountability. RELEASE THE FILES.

18.11.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On this World Day for the Prevention & Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Violence, VoF calls on Congress to vote for the release of the unredacted Epstein Files. No predators, despite their money, power, or privilege, should be free from consequences for the sexual abuse of minors.

18.11.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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VoFF’s Holiday Drive is in full swing! We’ve placed donation boxes at these locations for your convenience. Because so many are forgoing holiday gifts this year, our aggressive goal now is to support 500 kids from low-income families in SRQ with stockings full of goodies. Help us make it possible!

14.11.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⛄️ MERRY MOSH 2 : a holiday market & fundraiser hardcore show benefiting the VoFF 5th Annual Holiday Drive

πŸ“… Sun, Dec 14th
πŸ“ Magnanimous Brewing
6809 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa
⏰ 6 PM
🎟️ $15 or $10 with donation
πŸ—£οΈ ALL AGES

Bring stocking stuffers for our Holiday Drive!

Tickets:
tearstubs.com/event/667

11.11.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn about Crisis Pregnancy Centers, what services they actually provide, how they’re funded, & how we combat them.

✍️ Sign the petition: www.reclaimchoiceflorida.org/close-fake-c...

For abortion resources, visit: voicesoffloridafund.org

#CrisisPregnancyCenters #ReclaimChoiceFL #voffund

11.11.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today we are visiting the University of North Florida in Jacksonville where our Executive Director, Sarah Parker, will participate in a campus roundtable discussion focused on abortion in America. The pro-life position will be represented by extremist Lynda Bell, President of Florida Right to Life.

10.11.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Debunking Common SNAP Misconceptions Common Myths vs. Facts About SNAPThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a critical component of the U.S. social safety net, providing essential food aid to millions. However, the prog...

Check out the new blog post on β€œDebunking Common SNAP Misconceptions” from @voffund.bsky.social

www.voicesoffloridafund.org/post/debunki...

03.11.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸͺ§ Disappeared in Florida Protest
πŸ“… Sunday, November 2
⏰ 4 PM to 5 PM
πŸ“ Manatee County Sheriff’s Office
600 Hwy 301 Blvd W
Bradenton, FL 34205

Stand with us to protest against the 287g agreements between Florida law enforcement & ICE! Bring your signs & megaphones! πŸ“’

#DisappearedInAmerica

01.11.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Emergency Mobilization At Palmetto City Hall To Demand Justice For Breonte
πŸ“… Mon, Nov 3
⏰ 6 PM
πŸ“ 516 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
πŸ“ž 646-876-9923, then 83216699437#, then #
πŸ”— Zoom:
us06web.zoom.us/j/83216699437

Mobilize or share your comments virtually to denounce Matthew Wilson’s promotion!

29.10.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On November 1st & 2nd, Florida will join the national Disappeared in America movement, uplifting the tragic stories of families torn apart by ICE and discussing intentional steps to be a better neighbor & ally to those most impacted.

www.mobilize.us/disappearedi...

#DisappearedInAmerica

29.10.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The holidays are looking grim for countless Floridians this year. We hope to provide stockings full of goodies to 100s of disadvantaged kids this holiday season, but we can’t without your help. Please contribute to the VoFF 5th Annual Holiday Drive if you’re able at: bit.ly/voffholidayd...

27.10.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Voices of Florida continues to advocate for marginalized communities that are under attack, uplifting the voices of those most impacted…

BUT WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT!

You can help us today by donating to VoF (formerly Women’s Voices of SW Florida).

secure.actblue.com/donate/wvswfl

24.10.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@voicesofflorida.bsky.social stands with the residents & children of New Town & their right to safe recreational spaces free of systemic oppression & discrimination. We stand in opposition to the city’s decision to remove basketball hoops in order to accommodate the prejudice of a single neighbor.

23.10.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The VoFF 5th Annual Holiday Drive has begun! We’re collecting small toys & gifts to give away to underprivileged children & teens in Central & SW Florida for the holidays. Our goal is to distribute 300 stockings to low-income families in December. πŸŽ…πŸΌπŸŽ„πŸŽ

Shop the Wishlist:
bit.ly/voffholidayd...

23.10.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 50501 Florida coalition tracked 88 No Kings Day protests that happened across Florida on Saturday, October 18th in 82 cities with the number of attendees shown in this graphic.

TOTAL = 180,674

Florida said there are no kings in the USA! βŒπŸ‘‘

#50501movement #50501Florida #NoKings

21.10.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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🚨 Emergency protest this morning!

ICE Press Conference with Kristi Noem
Monday, October 20
10am
New College of Florida
Harry Sudakoff Conference Center
5845 General Dougher Pl
Sarasota, FL 34243

πŸ“’ Bring your megaphone & use your voice! πŸ—£οΈ
Combat ICE! 🧊

20.10.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
No Kings D.C. Rising Rally on October 18th, 2025 in Washington DC
YouTube video by Voices of Florida No Kings D.C. Rising Rally on October 18th, 2025 in Washington DC

Sarah Parker with Voices of Florida & 50501 - 50 States, 50 Protests, 1 Day spoke at the No Kings D.C. Rising rally in Washington DC on October 18th, 2025.

youtu.be/VrMJv-c2Ymk

πŸ“Ί Watch the full livestream here:
www.youtube.com/live/fHu4Uf0...

#NoKings

18.10.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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