Key takeaways:
- The NAACP has issued a formal travel advisory for Florida, warning travelers of the state’s “openly hostile” attitude towards African Americans, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
- The organization has accused Governor DeSantis of attempting to “erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools.”
- The NAACP is urging travelers to be aware of the hostile environment in Florida and to consider other destinations, and is encouraging people to contact their elected officials and demand that the state take action to protect the rights of all citizens.
The NAACP has issued a formal travel advisory for Florida, warning travelers of the state’s “openly hostile” attitude towards African Americans, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The civil rights organization specifically accuses Governor Ron DeSantis of aggressively attempting to erase Black history and restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools.
The NAACP’s Board of Directors issued the travel warning on Saturday, urging travelers to be aware of the state’s “devaluation and marginalization of the contributions of, and the challenges faced by African Americans and other communities of color.” This warning follows similar advisories issued by the League of United Latin American Citizens and LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Florida.
The NAACP’s warning comes as Governor DeSantis is being considered as a possible 2024 Republican presidential candidate. The organization has accused DeSantis of attempting to “erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools.”
The NAACP is urging travelers to be aware of the hostile environment in Florida and to consider other destinations. The organization is also encouraging people to contact their elected officials and demand that the state take action to protect the rights of all citizens.
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