Florida Convention Cancelled by Historically Black Fraternity in Response to DeSantis Laws
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on July 30, 2023
– Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the oldest historically Black collegiate fraternity in the U.S., is relocating its 2025 convention from Orlando, Florida.– The fraternity cited “harmful, racist and insensitive” policies towards African Americans by Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration as the reason for the move.– The convention draws between 4,000 and 6,000 people and has an economic impact of $4.6 million.– The decision follows a travel advisory issued by the NAACP and other civil rights organizations, warning about hostile laws . . .
