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Florida school district reviews Disney's "Ruby Bridges" movie after parent complaint.

A Florida school district is reviewing the use of the 1998 movie "Ruby Bridges" in its approved films list after a parent complained about its use of slurs and depictions of racism. The movie was shown to second-graders as part of a Black History Month lesson, but the parent argued that it was not appropriate for that age group. The film's screenwriter believes that second-graders can learn about the history of racism in the country if their teacher can provide historical context and answer their questions. Florida's Republican state lawmakers have pushed for restrictions on lessons and instructional tools involving race, sexuality, and gender.

via WESH 2 Orlando|

#black-history-month #education #florida

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Florida school district reviews 'Ruby Bridges' movie after parent complaint

A Florida school district is reviewing the use of the 1998 movie "Ruby Bridges" in its approved films list after a parent complained about the use of slurs and argued that it could teach students that "White people hate Black people." The movie was shown to second-graders as part of a Black History Month lesson. The parent objected to the racial slurs used in the film, depictions of a child placing a noose around a doll's neck, and characters threatening a hanging. The film's namesake, Ruby Bridges, was the first Black student to attend an all-White elementary school in the South.

via CNN|

#black-history-month #education #florida

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Florida School District Reconsiders Showing 'Ruby Bridges' Film After Parent Complaint.

A Florida school district temporarily banned the historical drama film "Ruby Bridges" from an elementary school after a parent filed a complaint alleging that the film teaches students about racial slurs and how "white people hate black people." The film is about 6-year-old Bridges integrating a New Orleans elementary school in 1960. The move has prompted some Black-led organizations to implement a call of action to protect the teaching of Black history in schools. The school is expected to engage in the formal objection process to review the film challenged by the parent.

via NBC News|

#censorship #civil-rights #education

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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.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#black-history-month #censorship #education