Protestors Call for Boycott of Philadelphia Union League for Honoring Ron DeSantis

By Cory Sharber | WHYY

Published January 29, 2023 at 1:03 AM EST

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Philadelphia Councilembers Jamie Gautier, and Kenyatta Johnson, and mayoral candidate Derek Green joined the President of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia, Rev. Robert Collier, outside the Union League to denounce bestowing the Abraham Lincoln Award on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Kimberly Paynter

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was awarded the Medal of Honor from the Philadelphia Union League Tuesday. Before the award ceremony, dozens of people gathered outside in protest, with some local groups calling for a boycott of the league. WHYY’s Cory Sharber was on the scene that unfolded.

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(Original air-date: 1/26/23)