"Kamala Harris rejects DeSantis' invitation to discuss Florida slavery curriculum controversy"

Vice President Kamala Harris rejected Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' invitation to debate the state's curriculum spat over African American studies, specifically the inclusion of lessons on the "benefits" of slavery. Harris stated that there were no redeeming qualities to slavery and criticized attempts to replace history with lies. DeSantis had goaded Harris into a debate, highlighting Florida's stand-alone African American history standards. The curriculum has faced criticism for a benchmark clarification that mentions how slaves developed skills for personal benefit. DeSantis defended the curriculum, stating that it clearly highlights the injustices of slavery.