A Progressive Win for Artists in Florida
Angie Nixon’s track record in culture, MIT loans art to students, the Speed Museum returns Native artifacts, and more.
Angie Nixon, a Democratic Socialist and champion of Black art and culture, secured a surprising victory in Florida's Senate primary. With minimal funding from grassroots supporters, the 42-year-old Jacksonville native garnered 56% of the votes, outpacing the moderate and well-funded Alex Vindman. Nixon, a proponent of universal health care and denouncer of Israel's Gaza genocide, now prepares for the November general election against incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody.
Before her political rise, Nixon cultivated a bookstore and community art space in Jacksonville, dedicated to celebrating Black culture and local artists. The Speed Museum in Kentucky will return 24 Native American artifacts to Oklahoma tribes, repatriating sacred objects that should remain with their respective communities.
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