NAACP asks black student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges

[GatorTheo]

siap

"The NAACP asked Black student-athletes to reconsider their decisions to attend public colleges and universities in the state of Florida, in response to the University of Florida and other state schools recently eliminating their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

In a letter sent to NCAA president Charlie Baker and addressed to current and prospective student-athletes Monday, NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson wrote, "This is not about politics. It's about the protection of our community, the progression of our culture, and most of all, it's about your education, and your future."

Last year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that prohibits the use of state funds for any DEI programs. As a result, the University of Florida announced on March 1 it had closed the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, eliminated 13 full-time DEI positions and 15 administrative appointments and halted DEI-focused contracts with outside vendors."

https://www.espn.com/college-sports...-student-athletes-reconsider-florida-colleges

 

[gatordad3]

With NIL money being shoved down their throats, the players are telling the NAACP to go EABODs.

 

[Countygator1]

Whoever can pay is where they will go.

 

[IrishPokerDog]

Student athletes are very interested in DEI - Dollars, Equity and Investments

 

[bradleygator]

“This is not about politics.”

https://www.espn.com/college-sports...-student-athletes-reconsider-florida-colleges

 

[GatorTheo]

It's about influential people trying to encourage athletes that we recruit to look elsewhere. That seemed kind of footballish to me.

 

[Nicktheslick]

Student athletes are very interested in DEI - Dollars, Equity and Investments

🤣

 

[gatordad3]

At least we made it in before this gets moved to The Parking Lot.

 

[Nicktheslick]

At least we made it in before this gets moved to The Parking Lot.

Do we still have a mod? Haven’t seen Paco in a while.

 

[gatordad3]

Do we still have a mod? Haven’t seen Paco in a while.

I believe he still monitors this side of the board, but seems to frequent more over to the Swamp.

 

[LordofallSocks]

Student athletes are very interested in DEI - Dollars, Equity and Investments

Lol student athletes are all about that ATF.

alcohol, tobacco and fine ass hoes.

😁

 

[grandhavendiddy]

Post of the day. Love the McLaughlin show and Dana Carvey's portrayal

 

[bradleygator]

Post of the day. Love the McLaughlin show and Dana Carvey's portrayal

Yeah I actually had never heard of McLaughlin before that skit but started watching it as a result and loved it.

 

[LizardGrad89]

siap

"The NAACP asked Black student-athletes to reconsider their decisions to attend public colleges and universities in the state of Florida, in response to the University of Florida and other state schools recently eliminating their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

In a letter sent to NCAA president Charlie Baker and addressed to current and prospective student-athletes Monday, NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson wrote, "This is not about politics. It's about the protection of our community, the progression of our culture, and most of all, it's about your education, and your future."

Last year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that prohibits the use of state funds for any DEI programs. As a result, the University of Florida announced on March 1 it had closed the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, eliminated 13 full-time DEI positions and 15 administrative appointments and halted DEI-focused contracts with outside vendors."

https://www.espn.com/college-sports...-student-athletes-reconsider-florida-colleges

I listened to an interview with one of the NAACP peeps and they said that only applies to "white" colleges. Colleges like FAMU, which is a HISTORICALLY BLACK college, their diversity and equity were fine. Then she proclaimed herself a proud FSU grad, and suddenly, it all made sense.

No, I'm not kidding. Hand to God.

 

[NavigatorII]

At least we made it in before this gets moved to The Parking Lot.

Fresno will have to merge it with the other one. 😂

 

[Countygator1]

I listened to an interview with one of the NAACP peeps and they said that only applies to "white" colleges. Colleges like FAMU, which is a HISTORICALLY BLACK college, their diversity and equity were fine. Then she proclaimed herself a proud FSU grad, and suddenly, it all made sense.

No, I'm not kidding. Hand to God.

Now that's good stuff right there!!!

 

[gatorshime]

Why in 2024 do we need that? Do you watch T.V.?

 

[LizardGrad89]

Why in 2024 do we need that? Do you watch T.V.?

Just as an FYI, television? One word.