Lawsuit threatened over Florida's African American Studies ban
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump says he'll sue if Governor Ron DeSantis doesn't drop his ban of teaching AP African American Studies in Florida high schools.
| Date: | Jan. 25, 2023 2:18 PM ET |
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Florida students threaten lawsuit against DeSantis over African American studies rejection
Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump said Wednesday that three Florida high school students are ready to file a lawsuit against Gov.
Jan. 25, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Ron DeSantis bans African American studies class from Florida high schools
Move by the Republican governor is the latest in a series of actions to stop conversations about race and gender in public schools Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Republican governor, has rejected a new advanced placement course in African
Jan. 19, 2023 - The Guardian - World - Florida -
Students threaten to sue DeSantis over rejection of African American studies course
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis could face a lawsuit for rejecting an African American AP history course from the state's curriculum.
Jan. 26, 2023 - ABC News: Top Stories - Top stories -
AP African American studies course is watered down after pressure from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
The College Board has revised its framework for an AP African American studies course, cutting material that Republicans objected to.
Feb. 1, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics - Florida -
AP African American studies course is watered down after pressure from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
The College Board has revised its framework for an AP African American studies course, cutting material that Republicans objected to.
Feb. 1, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories - Florida -
DeSantis blocks AP African American studies course in Florida
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced his plan to sue Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida after DeSantis blocked a pilot Advanced Placement African American studies course.
Jan. 25, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics - Florida -
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sued over rejection of AP African American studies pilot program
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his decision to reject an Advanced Placement African American studies pilot program in the state’s high schools.
Jan. 25, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories - Florida -
AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida to be revised, College Board says
The College Board said it would release a new framework for the Advanced Placement course in African American Studies blocked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Jan. 24, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories - Florida -
AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida to be revised, College Board says
The College Board said it would release a new framework for the Advanced Placement course in African American Studies blocked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Jan. 24, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics - Florida -
Here's what's in the AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida
Here's the Advanced Placement African American Studies course curriculum that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration has rejected.
Jan. 23, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics - Florida -
Here's what's in the AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida
Here's the Advanced Placement African American Studies course curriculum that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration has rejected.
Jan. 23, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories - Florida -
Florida Gov. DeSantis blocks African American studies class
The governor's office says the new Advanced Placement class on African American studies for high schools violates state law. WTVJ's Ryan Nelson reports.
Jan. 23, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics - Florida -
DeSantis says Florida rejected new course on African American Studies for imposing 'political agenda'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that the state is blocking a new Advanced Placement course on African American Studies because it included the study of "queer theory" and political movements that advocated for "abolishing prisons."
Jan. 23, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories - Florida -
Florida rejects Advanced Placement African American Studies course, saying it 'lacks educational value'
In a letter to the College Board, Florida said it would turn down a planned AP African American Studies course being piloted around the
Jan. 23, 2023 - GANNETT Syndication Service - Top stories - Florida -
Harris speaks to Florida lawmakers about DeSantis rejection of African American studies class
Vice President Harris spoke with Democratic leaders in Florida about Gov.
Jan. 22, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Florida gives its reasons for rejecting proposed AP African American Studies course
Florida rejected a proposed Advanced Placement course focused on African American Studies because it included study of topics like the Movement for Black Lives, Black feminism and reparations, according to a list of concerns provided to CNN
Jan. 20, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories - Florida -
White House calls Florida rejection of AP African American studies course 'incomprehensible'
The White House on Friday called it "incomprehensible" for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to block a new Advanced Placement (AP) course for high school students on African American studies.
Jan. 20, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Florida blocks high school AP African American studies class
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has blocked a new AP course on African American studies from being taught in high schools, saying it violates state law and is historically inaccurate.
Jan. 19, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics - Florida -
Florida blocks high school African American studies class
Florida Gov.
Jan. 19, 2023 - ABC News: Top Stories - Top stories - Florida -
No AP African American Studies course in Florida schools, says DeSantis administration
The course is being piloted in 60 schools nationwide this year.
Jan. 19, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories - Florida -
DeSantis administration rejects AP African American studies for Florida schools
Florida Gov.
Jan. 19, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Florida Rejects AP African American Studies Class
The state’s Department of Education said in a letter that the course content was “inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.”
Jan. 19, 2023 - NYT > Top Stories - Top stories - Florida -
Students say DeSantis' African-American studies ban 'symbolizes ... deep hatred'
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) is facing backlash to his administration's effort to block an AP course on African-American history.
Jan. 26, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics -
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses the revision of the AP African American Studies course
Howard University professor and author Ta-Nehisi Coates joins "CBS Mornings" to analyze the College Board's revisions of its AP African American Studies course.
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College Board releases revised AP curriculum for African American studies
The College Board on Wednesday released its new Advanced Placement course on African American studies. The board made revisions to the course after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would ban it unless changes were made.
16 hours ago - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories