Posted on 01/24/2023 5:38:43 PM PST by Golden Eagle
Dozens of people gathered outside of The Union League of Philadelphia's headquarters on Broad Street to protest the arrival of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. He's being honored with the league's top award.
It appears his first stop was grabbing a cheesesteak at Delassandro's in Roxborough.
Black community leaders came out Tuesday in objection to the award because they say the award known as the Gold Medal of Honor sends the wrong message. Which some argue is divisive and detrimental to Black and brown communities.
The ceremony is a members-only ticketed event and is said to be sold out.
The Union League of Philadelphia was an elite society founded in 1862 to support President Abraham Lincoln. But over 100 years later, the club selects the Florida governor as a recipient of its prestigious Thomas Jefferson Gold Medal.
Politicians, religious leaders and activists are outraged saying honoring the controversial conservative Republican contradicts the values they believe Lincoln stood for.
"How dare they decide to give this man this award," councilmember Sharon Vaugh said.
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Time for a MASSIVE counter protest! Show some love for this beleaguered city.
Wow, dozens, and the far left black leaders.” Who cares about a bunch of marxists.
Yep
Looking at 6 ABC, it looks like 24.
Delesandos is the GOAT of Cheesesteaks.
Well said.
It wasn’t 50 years ago. It was the best. BTW, have you tried Jersey Mikes?
No, and I don’t think I would like it.
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