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Black fraternity moves convention slated for Florida over its education policies
Washington Examiner ^ | July 28, 2023 | Jenny Goldsberry

Posted on 07/29/2023 6:32:52 AM PDT by ConservativeInPA

America's oldest intercollegiate black fraternity will not be returning to Florida for its biennial convention.

Orlando, Florida, was picked to host Alpha Phi Alpha's national convention in 2025 for its 97th gathering. Instead, it will be hosted in Dallas because of the, as the fraternity alleges, "harmful, racist, and insensitive policies against the Black community” from the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).

“Our intent is to ensure that, where we spend our dollars, we are going to be respected,” Alpha Phi Alpha General President Willis L. Lonzer III said, according to a report. “And people that look like us, who are Black people, Brown people, people of different cultures and ethnicities, need to be respected.”

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: apa; desantis; education
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To: ConservativeInPA

They are real good at those “step” competitions though.


101 posted on 07/29/2023 10:35:16 AM PDT by qaz123
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To: BobL

*“Who cares?”
Lots of hotel owners. They don’t need ‘the business’ from that bunch.*

I was once a rent-a cop at a very high end hotel. A big wedding reception was taking place. One well dressed fella gave a big smooch to his ex-girlfriend. His ‘new’ girlfriend took exception, started a fight and riot ensued. Afterwards a black fella-Carribean-told me: “It’s blacks.” “Anywhere in the world-this is what THEY do”.


102 posted on 07/29/2023 10:37:07 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (e allowed )
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To: qaz123

After all, that’s a skill that can be used in any job. /s


103 posted on 07/29/2023 10:52:36 AM PDT by ConservativeInPA (The Delay Trump’s trial, delay. Elect Trump President. Trump pardons himself. )
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To: ConservativeInPA

Is sad this group wants slavery of their people


104 posted on 07/29/2023 12:04:38 PM PDT by no-to-illegals (The enemy has US surrounded. May God have mercy on them.)
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To: Bookshelf

I don’t agree. What I do believe is that often students are not ready for college or are pushed into it when it is not the best choice for them.


105 posted on 07/29/2023 1:19:49 PM PDT by lastchance (Cognovit Dominus qui sunt eius.)
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To: dfwgator

Or...West Africa since EVERYTHING in AMERICA was created exploiting slaves and Africa is without sin.


106 posted on 07/30/2023 7:22:20 AM PDT by Liberty Ship ("Lord, make me fast and accurate.")
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To: imabadboy99

Florida won’t miss the chaos and crime wave.


107 posted on 07/30/2023 5:19:52 PM PDT by SaraJohnson
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