Monday, May 22, 2023

But S. Side Chicago/Detroit is fine for blacks to visit?-----NAACP issues travel warning in Florida: the state ‘has become hostile to Black Americans’

NAACP issues travel warning in Florida: the state ‘has become hostile to Black Americans’ - by Julia Shapero - © Provided by The Hill
"The NAACP issued a formal travel advisory for Florida on Saturday, saying the state has become “hostile to Black Americans” under Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) leadership.
  • “On a seeming quest to silence African-American voices, the Governor and the State of Florida have shown that African Americans are not welcome in the State of Florida,” the travel advisory reads.
  • “Due to this sustained, blatant, relentless and systemic attack on democracy and civil rights, the NAACP hereby issues a travel advisory to African Americans, and other people of color regarding the hostility towards African Americans in Florida,” the group added.
  • The advisory points to several of DeSantis’s controversial policies, including legislation he signed on Monday to prohibit colleges from spending public funds on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts...

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