FL Council on the Social Status of Black Men+Boys

The 2006 Florida Legislature established the Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to study conditions negatively affecting Black males

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Read more about Black men in higher education:https://t.co/0425YBHGGz

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Investing in the education of Black men is not just a matter of equity; it's an investment in the future of our society. As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, let us reaffirm our commitment to educational equity and justice.
#BrownvBoard70 #CSSBMB

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Last night, our staff attended the "Remembering Rosewood" event in Tallahassee. It was an honor to stand witness to the stories shared by direct descendants of the Rosewood tragedy, as well as those who tirelessly fought for reparations and justice.
#RememberingRosewood #CSSBMB

[Rep. Frederica Wilson @RepWilson]

.@RepTroyCarter said it right: “The treatment of Black men and boys in our society is not a new issue. It demands our urgent attention and decisive action.”

That’s why I’ve declared 2024 the year of Black men and boys, so we can uplift our Black men and boys everywhere!

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Today on International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible achievements of U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson! We honor Representative Wilson not just today, but everyday, for her commitment to equality, justice, and empowerment for all.
#internationalwomensday2024 #CSSBMB

[Jerome Hill @ChairJeromeHill]

A Study on Retention Rates and Support Services at HBCUs in Florida 🚀https://t.co/Pt00gbfMO9

I would like to thank everyone @FL_CSSBMB who made our annual report a rousing success. Special thanks to @GovRonDesantis and the @FLLegislature for their support.

#FloridaAdvocacy

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Additionally, through Florida State University College of Law, she developed an interest and aptitude for the legal field by being selected to participate in the Donald J. Weidner Summer for Undergraduates program.

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MEET THE STAFF!!!

Introducing Research Assistant, Sydney Griggs!
Raised in San Diego, California, Sydney Griggs serves as the council’s research assistant.

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Ms. Griggs graduated summa cum laude from Florida A&M University, one of the preeminent historically black colleges in the nation. During her time at Florida A&M, Ms. Griggs participated in academic organizations such as the J.W. Hatchett Pre-Law Society and Lambda Alpha Epsilon

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Ms. Caine earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Applied Social Sciences with a concentration in Criminal Justice, both from Florida A&M University. She also earned a Master of Science in Criminology from Florida State University.

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MEET THE STAFF!!!

Introducing Research Coordinator, Yata Caine!
As Research Coordinator for the Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, Yata Caine is committed to bridging the gap of diversity for all black men and boys.

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Prior to joining the team, she served as an Instructor at Florida A&M University within the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, where she mentored students and taught courses such as Research Methods, Statistics, Theories of Criminal Behavior, and Race, Class, & Justice

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At Saint Thomas University, Mr. Nelson is presently pursuing his Ph.D. in Ethical Leadership with a focus on Higher Education. He earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Florida A&M University and a master’s degree in higher education administration from Duquesne University.

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MEET THE STAFF!!!

Introducing Executive Director, Terrell Nelson!
Native from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Mr. Nelson serves as the first Executive Director for the Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.

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With his history of academic achievement, professional development, and evolving strategies, he plans to redirect the Council to innovation and effective sustainability.

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Baltimore City Police Department. Mr. Hill later served as an Unlicensed Activities Investigator for the Department of Health, State of Florida.

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MEET THE COUNCIL!!!

Introducing Chairman Jerome Hill!
Chairman Hill was appointed to the Council in 2017 by Deputy Secretary for Medicaid Beth Kidder. He currently serves as a Program Administrator for the Miami Medicaid Fair Hearing Unit located in Doral, Florida.

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Mr. Hill has extensive courtroom and administrative experience practicing law enforcement in the state of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Florida. He began his career as a law enforcement officer for the Allegheny County Housing Authority Police Department then transitioning to