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.
By Sharon Johnson | The Associated Press Jovan Mickens, a political science major at Florida AM University, poses for a photo before class on Sept. 27,
A core mission of Florida A&M University from its founding more than a century ago is to educate African Americans. It was written into the law that established the school
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.