"AP African American Studies: Evolving Curriculum for a New School Year"

The College Board has released an updated framework for its Advanced Placement (AP) course in African American Studies, which covers Black history through an interdisciplinary lens. The course has been popular among students, but has faced criticism from conservatives. The new framework largely preserves the current topics while expanding on others, and offers teachers options on subject matter that has drawn scrutiny. The course aims to provide a transformative experience for students, prompting conversations between parents and students. It covers a wide range of topics, including ancient civilizations, the TransAtlantic slave trade, the Civil War, the Civil Rights movement, and contemporary issues such as Black Lives Matter. Despite facing opposition in some states, the course has seen high enrollment and has the potential to build a pipeline for students to pursue further education.