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DeSantis seeks to eliminate DEI funding in Florida public colleges

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2023-03-25 23:10:56  • 1 min

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is aiming to eliminate funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the state's public universities. Students across the state have staged walkouts in protest of a bill that is currently being debated by Florida lawmakers. Cristian Benavides has the details.

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