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politics2 years ago

"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.

via New York Post |
#education#florida#kamala-harris
politics2 years ago

"Ron DeSantis' defense of Florida's slavery curriculum sparks condemnation and controversy"

Former Republican congressman and presidential contender Will Hurd criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for defending the state's new public school standards that teach that some Black people benefited from slavery. Hurd called the notion that there was an upside to slavery "insane" and accused DeSantis of being mean and hateful. The new standards have faced widespread backlash, with Vice President Kamala Harris criticizing them as an attempt to replace history with lies. DeSantis has deflected criticism and attributed the changes to the state education board. Other Republican contenders and Black Republicans in Congress have also criticized the standards. Hurd, who is Black, has been vocal in his criticism of former President Donald Trump and was booed during a recent speech in Iowa.

via NBC News|
#florida#politics#republican-presidential-contender
politics2 years ago

"Sen. Tim Scott condemns Florida's inaccurate and damaging slavery education plans"

Senator Tim Scott, a black Republican running against Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential primary, criticized Florida's new slavery curriculum, stating that it downplayed the devastating effects of slavery. Other black conservatives, including Representative Byron Donalds and the Black Conservative Federation, have also expressed their displeasure with the curriculum. The controversy has led to economic consequences, with the oldest historically black collegiate fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, deciding to move their 2025 convention from Orlando to another location due to what they perceive as DeSantis' "harmful, racist, and insensitive" policies towards black people. Despite mounting criticism, DeSantis has refused to back down.

via New York Post |
#black-conservatives#florida#politics
politics2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Florida's Slavery Curriculum: Black Republican Congressman and Senator Speak Out

Republican congressman John James, who is Black, criticized Florida governor Ron DeSantis for defending the state's new educational standards that teach public school students that enslaved Black Americans benefited from their forced labor by learning useful skills. James argued that there was nothing beneficial about slavery for his ancestors and accused DeSantis of rewriting history. He also defended his fellow Black Republican lawmakers Byron Donalds and Tim Scott, who had criticized the curriculum. James cautioned DeSantis against attacking them, highlighting that there are only five Black Republicans in Congress. DeSantis is a presidential hopeful and is currently trailing former president Donald Trump in the polls for the Republican nomination.

via The Guardian US|
#black-republicans#john-james#politics