The NAACP called on black student-athletes to boycott Florida universities in light of the Sunshine State’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
NAACP Leader Derrick Johnson speaks on Monday. announced that they said A black NCAA candidate has sent a letter reconsidering playing at a “PWI” public university in Florida. PWIs are typically referred to as “predominantly white institutions.”
The NAACP is a civil rights organization founded in the United States in 1909.
“Florida’s rampant anti-Black policies are a direct threat to the progress of our nation’s young people and their ability to compete in the global economy,” Johnson said.
NAACP leader Derrick Johnson announced Monday that he has written a letter to black NCAA candidates telling them to reconsider playing at Florida’s public universities. (Screenshot/CNN/CNNThisMorning)
“Diversity, equity, and inclusion are paramount to ensuring fair and effective educational outcomes. The value that Black and other college athletes bring to large universities is unparalleled. If we can’t fully invest in our athletes, it’s time to take their talents elsewhere.” The NAACP urges Governor Ron DeSantis and all repressive elected officials to We will continue our unwavering efforts to hold accountable those who seek to undermine our democracy. ”
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The NAACP’s letter said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis “has made no effort to hide his administration’s devaluation of Black America.”
Their letter states, “This imbalance of power and interest must be addressed, especially since these institutions derive significant economic benefits from the very individuals who cannot support them on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.” is required.”
It continues: “…it is up to individuals and the broader community to hold these institutions accountable.”
The NAACP is a civil rights organization founded in the United States in 1909. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
The letter comes 10 days after the University of Florida laid off all DEI and administrative employees.
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DeSantis, who has made the DEI moratorium a cornerstone of his efforts to overhaul the state’s education, wrote of X, “Florida is where DEI goes to die.”
“DEI is toxic and has no place in public universities. I’m glad Florida was the first state to eliminate DEI and I hope more states will follow suit,” DeSantis said. added.
In January, the Florida Board of Governors passed regulations restricting public funding for DEI, defining DEI as “individuals based on race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.” defined as “any program, campus activity, or policy that classifies.” and promote differential or preferential treatment of individuals on the basis of such classification. ”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a DEI moratorium a cornerstone of the state’s education reform efforts, writing about X, “Florida is where DEI goes to die.” ((Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images))
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While supporters of DEI campuses argue that DEI campuses help correct systemic inequalities and address an increasingly diverse student population, opponents like DeSantis argue that DEI campuses They claim that it is a form of left-wing discrimination.
Fox News’ David Rutz contributed to this report.
