NAACP warns Black student-athletes
By Chanel Woolcook The NAACP has made a strong appeal to Black student-athletes who are thinking about attending universities in Florida, a daring step that will undoubtedly intensify current discussions over diversity and inclusion in education. In response to recent events, such as the University of Floridaâs decision to dismantle its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) department in accordance with the controversial âStop WOKE Act,â which is supported by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis. The letter from the NAACP criticizes Governor DeSantisâ administration for what it refers Florida as ârampant anti-Black policiesâ that impede the advancement of African Americans and is addressed to both