"DeSantis called DEI 'an ideological construct that is designed to promote a particular political agenda, particularly to the detriment of disfavored groups.' He specifically mentioned that 'the disfavoured groups, number one, obviously, would be white males, and I think they've been discriminated against.'"
"Evelyn Foxx, president of the NAACP branch in Gainesville, responded to DeSantis' comments, stating that 'the governor is out of touch with people, and that is the bottom line.' She emphasized that 'if you talked to one hundred white men, they wouldn't feel the same way.'"
"According to DeSantis, the new bill 'prohibits counties, municipalities, contractors and grantees from using public funds to promote DEI, or maintain DEI offices or personnel.'"
"SB 1134 is part of DeSantis' broader campaign against Pride and DEI, which has included directives to remove Pride crossings in Florida cities, such as the removal of a rainbow crosswalk in Miami Beach."
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that prohibits local governments in Florida from funding or promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. He described DEI as an ideological construct that discriminates against certain groups, particularly white males. The bill, SB 1134, allows residents to take civil action against non-compliance and classifies violations as misfeasance or malfeasance. This legislation follows previous actions to remove Pride symbols in Florida, including the painting over of rainbow crosswalks in various cities.
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