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The Florida Phoenix reports:
Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a reception at the Governor’s Mansion Friday to honor Black History Month, just days after civil rights advocates marched to the Capitol and college students walked out of classrooms in Tallahassee to protest the DeSantis administration’s handling of a college-level African American studies course for Florida high schoolers.
At the event, winners also were announced for student art and essay contests and awards for teachers. Younger winners received a $100 art supplies gift card. The reception celebrating Black History Month came at a time when the month of February is almost over and when the state’s education system is still fraught with criticisms on how African American history should be taught in Florida schools.
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DeSantis family honors Black History Month following outcries, protests in FL state capital https://t.co/mIZXzDHPq1 via @FLPhoenixNews
— The Florida Phoenix (@FLPhoenixNews) February 24, 2023
It was great celebrating Black History Month at the Mansion! pic.twitter.com/Qp5fu7HRSF
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) February 25, 2023
It was a pleasure to welcome the recipients of the Excellence in Education award and the winners of the Black History Month student essay and art contests to the Mansion.
@GovRonDeSantis and I enjoyed recognizing these stellar educators and students! pic.twitter.com/cEIbO4rvpf— Casey DeSantis (@CaseyDeSantis) February 25, 2023
NEW: Ron DeSantis hosted the winners of Black History Month education competitions
DeSantis: “Black History Month is an important opportunity for students to learn about the achievements of African Americans to both our country and our great state.”https://t.co/YO7qKmEKe0
— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) February 24, 2023