I just have to tell you I felt so very proud on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, when a number of organizations came together to hold a press conference to denounce that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was in Philadelphia Tuesday evening of the 24th, to receive an award from the Union League.
I felt proud because by holding the press conference and by having more than 200 standing out in front of the Union League, while the press conference unfolded, demonstrated to me and everyone who saw it that in Philadelphia, we will not just sit back and allow people who prove themselves to be racist, and who want to turn the clock back on progress, to come into our town and we lay down like kittens and say nothing.
For those who really don’t understand what Ron DeSantis is about, here’s a look:
DeSantis banned a new advanced African American History course from being taught in Florida Schools. DeSantis said it “lacks educational value and is contrary to Florida Law.”
DeSantis continued his anti-black tirade and threatened the National Hockey League (NHL) because the league attempted to recruit more minority players. His threats caused the NHL to back away from their recruitment efforts.
DeSantis declared war on “wokeness,” in which he has trouble defining but appears to him to be anything that uplifts and supports the Black community.
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