Earlier concerns are alleviated about how a new Florida anti-diversity law would impact a college academic enrichment program for Black male students at Tallahassee Community College.

Tallahassee station WFSU reports that the law, which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed in May that restricts funding at state institutions for diversity, equity and inclusion, is unlikely to affect TCC’s Black Male Achievers program, as two students had previously speculated.

“There have been no talks upstream or downstream about the need or suggestion or requirement to change the name," the program’s advisor Bryan Hooper told WFSU, noting that BMA doesn’t depend on public funds to operate.

This update stems from a story WFSU aired in which student members of the program said they had concerns about BMA’s future.

Many have also expressed fears that the new anti-diversity law could harm Black sororities and fraternities across Florida. Groups in the “Divine Nine” have a long history of promoting diversity, equality and inclusion. Although most Black Greek-lettered organizations are largely student-funded, colleges often provide space, food for campus activities pro bono, and faculty advisors.