More than 7 million K-12 students in the United States identify as Black, and professionals say representation of the experiences of Black people should be taught to all students.
By Aziah Siid | Word In Black - Educational professionals are fighting back against "anti-critical race theory" bills by implementing Black Studies courses in classrooms, including the first-ever interdisciplinary Black Studies curriculum for New York City public schools, and other districts are working to include the Black voice, culture, and perspective into their curriculum.
A 1990 state law requires schools to teach Black History. But it does not say what material teachers should use, and not all districts say they’re complying with the mandate.