The NAACP issued a formal travel advisory for Florida Saturday in response to what the organization described as Gov. Ron DeSantis' 'aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools.'
By Aliza Chasanfor Florida on Saturday in response to what the organization described as Gov. Ron DeSantis'"aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools."
The civil rights organization is the latest to caution travelers against visiting Florida; the League of United Latin American Citizens and LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Florida previously issued travel advisories. "Under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, the state of Florida has become hostile to Black Americans and in direct conflict with the democratic ideals that our union was founded upon," NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson said."He should know that democracy will prevail because its defenders are prepared to stand up and fight. We're not backing down, and we encourage our allies to join us in the battle for the soul of our nation.
CBS News reached out to DeSantis' office for a comment about the travel advisory. DeSantis is expected to launch a
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