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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Saturday issued a formal travel advisory for the state of Florida for what the group claims is Gov. Ron DeSantis’s “aggressive attempts to erase Black history” and rein in DEI programs in state schools. "Florida is openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals,” the advisory states. “Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by African Americans and other communities of color.” NAACP...

The NAACP issued a travel advisory over the weekend warning Black and gay or trans tourists that "Florida is openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals." Before traveling to the Sunshine State, the civil rights group added, "please understand that the state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by, African Americans and other communities of color." Tourism is one of Florida's biggest industries.

Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis has said you catch the most flak when you are over the target, and just days – if not hours – before officially filing for his 2024 GOP primary campaign, the attacks on his governance have kicked up. The NAACP over the weekend issued a travel advisory for Florida, joining two other civil rights groups in warning potential tourists that recent laws and policies championed by DeSantis and Florida's Republican-held supermajorities in the state legislature are "openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color, and...

The NAACP, a former civil rights group, warned black Americans to avoid Florida in a recent statement. The NAACP claims Florida is “openly hostile to black Americans, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals.” The former civil rights group released this statement on Saturday. They’re very angry that they won’t teach critical race theory and push anti-white hatred in the state. Today, the NAACP Board of Directors issued a formal travel advisory for the state of Florida. The travel advisory comes in direct response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ aggressive attempts to...

The NAACP issued a “travel advisory” for the state of Florida over the weekend, saying that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ policies constitute an “all-out attack on Black Americans” and other minorities. “Please be advised that Florida is openly hostile toward African-Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals,” the formal notice states. “Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the State of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of and the challenges faced by African-Americans and other minorities,” the group stated. The notice accused Mr.

Black Americans were issued an advisory warning for travel to Florida on Saturday by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The advisory, released Saturday, “comes in direct response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ [R-FL] aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools.” The group warns any black travelers to the Sunshine State to be wary of the “open hostility” directed at people of color. In the letter, the group said that DeSantis has signed several “anti-civil rights” measures...

The NAACP wants you to stay out of Florida. The Board of Directors issued a formal travel advisory Saturday, claiming Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has created a hostile environment for black and LGBTQ people. “Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by African Americans and other communities of color,” the advisory reads.

The NAACP on Saturday issued a travel advisory for Florida over Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs" in the state's schools, the organization said in a statement. “Florida is openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals,” the NAACP said.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NAACP over the weekend issued a travel advisory for Florida, joining two other civil rights groups in warning potential tourists that recent laws and policies championed by Gov.

The NAACP over the weekend issued a travel advisory for Florida, joining two other civil rights groups in warning potential tourists that recent laws and policies championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers are “openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.” The NAACP, long an advocate for Black Americans, joined the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a Latino civil rights organization, and Equality Florida, a gay rights advocacy group, in issuing travel advisories for the Sunshine State, where tourism is one of the...