The Skanner News - At Florida's Only Public HBCU, Students Are Wary of Political Influence on Race Education

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A core mission of Florida A&M University from its founding over a century ago has been to educate African Americans. It was written into the law that established the school along with another college, in Gainesville, reserved for white students. At Florida’s only public HBCU, some students now fear political constraints might get in the way of teaching parts of their history. A law signed in May by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis blocks public colleges from using taxpayer money on diversity programs. It has spurred protests and left many students watching for signs the new guidance will affect teaching of topics related to race and American history.

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