If you missed it, the NAACP recently launched a rather racist travel advisory to those considering visiting Florida. But one Floridian, a black business owner, says that advisory should be completely ignored.
According to the NAACP, Florida isn’t good for minorities, particularly African Americans and those in the LGBTQ+ community. Of course, they cite words taken out of context from Republican Governor Ron DeSantis as proof of this.
But for black business owner and Air Force veteran Mike Hill, the advisory is nothing short of a lie, and his life proves it.
Hill told Fox News that the advisory is ridiculous, being grounded in politics and not fact.
For starters, it’s clearly aimed at DeSantis, who has done much in recent months to limit the amount of racism, inequality, and oppressive ideologies being taught in Florida schools.
According to the advisory, “Florida is openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of and the challenges faced by African Americans and other communities of color.”
But as Hill points out, that’s not at all factual. He noted that he’s lived in the Pensacola, Florida area for over 30 years now, and as his business is evidence of, he’s done quite well for himself. Additionally, he’s raised three children in the Sunshine State, who are now all grown and also “doing very well.”
Hill also points to Leon Russell, the black chairman of the board of the NAACP. Russell has lived in Tampa, Florida, for most of his life.
The CHAIRMAN of the @NAACP lives in Tampa, FLORIDA!
True leadership is being willing to do what you ask others to do… time to step up and MOVE.
If you think our state is so bad, the @FloridaGOP will help with moving costs. https://t.co/fhvaiii9iB pic.twitter.com/5NnhQZyc3P
— Christian Ziegler 🇺🇸 (@ChrisMZiegler) May 21, 2023
And yet, his organization suddenly believes that blacks and other minorities aren’t given equal opportunities or prosperity in Florida? Yeah, I don’t think so.
As Hill says, “I would tell black people who have seen this advisory to not come to Florida to simply ignore it.” And ignore it, they should.
