FAMU Responds To Reports It Told Student Not To Use ‘Black’ On BHM Flyers

Source: Florida A&M University / Screenshot

On Monday, NewsOne reported that FAMU College of Law student Aaliyah Steward said she was told by FAMU that she had to abbreviate Black History Month so that the word “Black” wasn’t visible.

The mandate was reportedly in response to Florida legislation signed by DeSantis and reinforced by the State Board of Governors that prohibits the use of state or federal funds for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

“It was...