2017 Green Party of Florida – Annual State Meeting

Tampa, Florida May 26-28th 2017

Below is Live Coverage from the Green Party of Florida Annual State Meeting that was held in Tampa, Florida May 26-28th, 2017. All video coverage provided by Sean Declet, 2017 Assistant Treasurer for the GPFL.

Co-Chairs Corner

Bruce Dixon (1950–2019)

On Behalf of the Green Party State of Florida we honor the Life of Mr. Bruce Dixon by recognizing and commending the Revolutionary work he accomplished throughout the years: A former Black Panther, Co-Chair of Georgia Green Party, an Editor with the Black Agenda Report, and so many other hats and titles belonged to Bruce. He constantly challenged the development and integrity of the Green Party. Laid out the plan for those of us who THOUGHT we were Organizers! He gave his constant formula on how grassroots organizing should be if success was to be the end result. There are so many things to be said about this powerful COMRADE. One thing for sure, his candor and leadership will be truly missed.

Bruce we salute you as you take your seat with the Ancestors!

— Robin Harris
Co-Chair Green Party Florida

Co-Chairs Corner

Reparations Unapologetically!

For about a week now there’s been this ongoing buzz about Bernie Sanders’ firm NO on reparations to African descendants of Slavery. Many seem to be appalled and let down. For me, I must say that I was not surprised at all. After all Bernie Sanders does NOT have the lived experience of disenfranchisement, disparity, calamity or brokenness. I thought it was interesting that when one of the commentators from the Breakfast Club asked Bernie: “So 44/45 presidents the US has had, do you think we need another white guy?” Bernie responded by saying: “You need this one!”

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