NewsWSLR Community RadioAugust 1, 2026Manatee
Interview with Voting Rights Activist Desmond Meade
This article features a radio interview with Desmond Meade, the activist who spearheaded the 2018 Florida constitutional amendment to restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals.
Read the full story at WSLR Community RadioWhy It Matters
The 2018 initiative led by Desmond Meade resulted in the restoration of voting rights for over one million Floridians who had previously completed their sentences.
Key Facts
- Desmond Meade led the initiative to amend the Florida Constitution in 2018.
- The 2018 amendment restored voting rights for over one million Floridians.
- Desmond Meade is a voting rights activist.
Who's Mentioned
personEd James III“Podcast host of Rap Sessions.”personJackson Rothman“Podcast host of Rap Sessions.”personDeion Sanders“Head football coach at the University of Colorado.”personDesmond Meade“Voting rights activist, MacArthur Genius Grant winner, and independent candidate”organizationWSLR+Fogartyville“The media outlet hosting the interview.”other16“Number of wins in Deion Sanders' coaching record.”organizationWSLR“Radio station partnering with the podcast.”locationFlorida“The state where the voting rights initiative took place.”other21“Number of losses in Deion Sanders' coaching record.”