Black Fraternity Relocates Conference from Florida Due to Discriminatory Policies
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, a historic Black fraternity, has decided to move its 2025 conference from Florida in protest against Governor Ron DeSantis's "assault" on minority communities. The fraternity cited DeSantis's controversial stance on slavery, gerrymandering of Black voting districts, and laws making it harder for minorities to vote as reasons for their decision. Alpha Phi Alpha joins a growing list of companies and organizations boycotting Florida due to its "harmful, racist, and insensitive policies against the Black community." The move highlights the economic impact of lost business to the state and the ongoing fight for social justice on behalf of African Americans and marginalized communities.