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After News 6 Report, FAMU Acknowledges ‘Staff-Level Error’ in Black History Month Flyer Dispute
FAMU complies with state law banning 'Black' in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, reflecting Senate Bill 266 and Board of Governors Regulation 9.016.
- Aaliyah Steward, a Florida A&M University law student, said campus staff told her to abbreviate Black History Month to hide the word `Black` on flyers, prompting concern.
- FAMU explained its guidance stemmed from efforts to comply with Senate Bill 266 and Board of Governors Regulation 9.016, citing a staff-level misinterpretation of DEI laws, Howard said.
- Reviewers flagged language including `Black`, `affirmative action`, and `women` during flyer approval, and Steward called the direction frustrating and "insane" given FAMU's HBCU status.
- FAMU corrected the mistake, said no leadership-directed ban exists, engaged a higher-education law expert, and the College of Law implemented an enhanced review process with Howard assuming final approval.
- As the state's only public HBCU, FAMU said the word `Black` is central to its mission and highlighted ongoing programming, including a Feb. 28 event, amid Florida's 2023 DEI legislation and criticism from Governor Ron DeSantis.
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After News 6 report, FAMU acknowledges ‘staff-level error’ in Black History Month flyer dispute
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Presidential update on the FAMU College of Law's use of "Black" for Black History Month
Yesterday, I shared my Hobbservations regarding multiple media posts which reported that students at the Florida A&M University College of Law in Orlando were told to cease from using "Black," "Affirmative Action," and "Women" in Black History Month material. What…
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