Hamilton also speaks out in Miami against controversial Florida law
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Lewis Hamilton has made himself heard again in Miami. The Brit is speaking out against a regulation in Florida that prohibits teachers from providing sex education and teaching about gender identity. According to Hamilton, the situation is no different from Saudi Arabia.
Hamilton has been busy alongside Formula 1 for years. Of course, the Brit would like to win an eighth world title, but even more important is his role as a role model. For instance, he repeatedly speaks out against racism and about diversity. He does so in countries where human rights are known to be violated, but Hamilton has now also spoken out in Miami.
Hamilton speaks out in Miami
Indeed, in the state of Florida, of which Miami is part, the governor has decided to extend the law that prohibits public schools from teaching sex education and gender identity. The governor, Ron DeSantis, would like the law, 'Parental Rights in Education Act', to apply to all classes. Now it is from kindergarten to third grade.
"It's not good. At all. I stand by the LGBTQ community here and hope they continue to push back," Hamilton said, according to the BBC. Hamilton will drive in Miami again with his rainbow helmet and makes the comparison with Saudi Arabia. "It is no different to when we were in Saudi. It is not the right direction and not the right message."