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Banning AP African American Studies: The Perilous Political Agenda of Governor Ron DeSantis

“Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is facing backlash as he continues to stand by his decision to ban an AP course on African American studies for schools in Florida. It began when DeSantis made his initial announcement of the ban in mid-January with a letter from the state education department to the College Board. This is just the most recent effort by DeSantis to limit the teaching of race in the Florida school system, despite the objection of numerous groups.”

NationalZoë BrockenbroughFebruary 27, 2023Education, Florida, Critical Race Theory, NationalComment

Column: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ - A Death Sentence for LGBTQ+ Youth

“Whether Florida’s politicians like it or not, they have LGBTQ+ youth too. These youth should know that there are others like them. History is filled with exceptional LGBTQ+ icons. These people are role models, heroes, and worthy to be taught in schools.”

Columns, Essays, OpinionNicholas BerryMarch 9, 2022Gay Pride, Gay Rights, LGBTQ, FloridaComment