Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Host Students and Teachers to Celebrate Black History Month

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Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis honored Black History Month with a reception at the Governor's Mansion. At the event, the Governor and First Lady announced the winners of the student and educator contests. The Black History Month Student and Educator Contests are made possible through a collaboration between the Department of Education, Volunteer Florida, the Florida Lottery, and the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.

"Black History Month is an important opportunity for students to learn about the achievements of African Americans to both our country and our great state," said Governor Ron DeSantis. "It was an honor to host this year's art, essay and educator winners at the Governor's Mansion and see what our students have learned over the month."

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