The NAACP’s Board of Directors has issued a travel warning about Florida that accuses the state, and pointedly Gov. AdvertisementThe civil rights organization specifically accuses DeSantis, a possible 2024 Republican presidential candidate, of aggressively attempting to erase Black history and “restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools.”The NAACP warns that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is attempting to erase Black history and restrict diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the state. Boogich via Getty ImagesUnder DeSantis’ leadership, the state has placed restrictions on how racism and other aspects of history can legally be taught in schools and workplaces. Equality Florida, an LGBTQ+ civil rights group, issued a similar travel advisory for the entire state last month due to DeSantis’ actions.

Source: Huffington Post May 21, 2023 23:55 UTC