Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Defunding Diversity Programs At Public Colleges In Florida

Essence Magazine:

Bloomberg/ Getty Images By Melissa Noel ·Updated May 16, 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Monday restricting how race and gender can be taught in Florida’s public colleges and universities and banning them from using state or federal funds for diversity initiatives. 

DEI initiatives– which stands for “diversity, equity, and inclusion”– are intended to help universities enhance racial, social, and religious diversity among staff and students. However,

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