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Charles M. Blow: What about the Black children caught in the DeSantis culture war? | GUEST COMMENTARY

An Orlando "Teach the Truth” tour takes students to historic Black sites in Florida, to counter the state's anti-woke hysteria. ....

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Opinion | The Other Children in the DeSantis Culture War

Ron DeSantis’s censorship craze centers the feelings of white children. But what about children searching for a history that includes them? ....

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Opinion: A threat to academic freedom

Jonathan P. Baird lives in Wilmot. One of the more blatant publicity-seeking stunts pulled by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been his effort to kill an advanced placement course in African American studies. Following DeSantis’s lead, the Florida. ....

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Ron DeSantis' apparent efforts to erase Black history battled by Florida historian Dr. Marvin Dunn

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is trying to control the type of education that Florida students can receive, most recently rejecting an advanced placement course in African-American studies, claiming it was “contrary to Florida law” and “significantly lacking educational value.” The law he is referring to seems to be the "Stop Woke Act" that basically gives him the power to downplay the true racial history of America. This has impacted many educators, but there are some in the state who refuse to back down. Dr. Marvin Dunn, one of the preeminent historians in Florida, is one of those saying, "Bring it on." Professor Marvin Dunn, author of, 'A History of Florida Through Black Eyes,' joins Joy Reid to discuss. ....

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Rosewood Massacre anniversary a reminder that we can learn from our past | Commentary

Sen. Geraldine Thompson writes in a guest column that efforts to stifle diversity, equity and inclusion in classrooms is dangerous. ....

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