Florida college students walked out of their classes Thursday during a planned statewide protest of Gov. Ron DeSantis and his policies. Last month, DeSantis announced plans to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion efforts made in previous years across campuses. Organized by the Florida College Democrats and Dream Defenders, "Stand for Freedom" is a statewide movement. Participants in the movement and walkout are calling on the DeSantis administration to restore diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in colleges and universities, according to the "Stand for Freedom" pledge Click on the link in our bio for more on the protests in Florida. 📸: @dougengle, @ocalastarbanner #florida #protest #protests