Hundreds of college students across the state of Florida have planned protests against Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposals because they believe they discriminate against students from the LGTBQ community.
This Thursday on the campus of Florida International University (FIU), dozens of students gathered, signs in hand and shouting slogans, making known their position in the face of new policies proposed by the governor of the state.
Students from Miami Dade College and NOVA University also joined the protest.
Kimberly Blandón, Save Organization, says “this is the first time there has been a protest with many student groups.” While emphasizing that this is the time to “stand up, wake up and fight for human rights and education”.
Steven Rocha of the Prism Florida organization, who identifies as a trans man, says he just wants to “live, study, get my health care and live my life, but these laws tell me I can’t do That”. He says referring to Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposals.
Plantation High School students staged a protest in response to Governor DeSantis’ latest attacks on education and African American history.
