University of Florida Bans 'Gator Bait' Cheer

University of Florida President Kent Fuchs announced today that the UF Gator Band and the university athletics department will discontinue the "Gator Bait" cheer at Florida sporting events.

From President Fuchs statement:

Fuchs added in his statement, "we know that we cannot undo lifetimes of injustice and racism, but we believe we can make progress - in education, in advancing truth, reconciliation and justice, and in anti-racism, equality and working to eradicate inequities."