Controversy Erupts Over Removal of 'Ruby Bridges' Film from Florida School Curriculum

The removal of the Disney movie "Ruby Bridges" from Pinellas County Black History Month lessons has sparked outrage. A parent complained that the movie wasn't appropriate for second graders due to the use of racial slurs and scenes of white people threatening Ruby. Pinellas school officials responded by removing the movie from use by all students at the St. Petersburg school until a review committee can assess it. A countywide group that represents the interests of Black children in Pinellas public schools has sent an open letter to the community questioning why one parent's complaint resulted in actions that affect all families at the school.