NAACP warns: “Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by African Americans and other communities of color.”
of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at state colleges and universities. During the AP African-American Studies debacle in March, the NAACP helped hand out 10,000 books—mostly banned—to 25 predominantly Black communities across Florida, according to its statement.
"Once again, hate-inspired state leaders have chosen to put politics over people. Governor Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida have engaged in a blatant war against principles of diversity and inclusion and rejected our shared identities to appeal to a dangerous, extremist minority,” Leon Russel, Chair of the NAACP Board of Directors, said in the statement.
“We will not not allow our rights and history to be held hostage for political grandstanding,” he added.
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