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. Timothy Welbeck, an assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Africology and African American Studies at Temple University and the director of the Center for Anti-Racism, joins CBS News to discuss the controversy.
| Date: | Jan. 25, 2023 2:15 PM ET |
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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 -
Benjamin Crump plans to sue DeSantis over rejection of AP African American studies course
WASHINGTON — Famed civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump warned Florida Gov.
Jan. 25, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics -
Benjamin Crump plans to sue DeSantis over rejection of AP African American studies course
WASHINGTON — Famed civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump warned Florida Gov.
Jan. 25, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories -
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 -
Hear DeSantis defend rejection of AP African American studies course
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis defended his decision to block a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in Florida's schools. CNN's Steve Contorno reports.
Jan. 23, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Afro Latino scholars and activists slam Gov. DeSantis' dissection of AP African American studies
Afro Latino educators say.Florida's rejection of AP African American studies undermines student learning in a multicultural world and the history of Black Latinos.
Feb. 4, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories -
Afro Latino scholars and activists slam Gov. DeSantis' dissection of AP African American studies
Afro Latino educators say.Florida's rejection of AP African American studies undermines student learning in a multicultural world and the history of Black Latinos.
Feb. 4, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
DeSantis defends rejection of African American studies class
Florida Gov.
Jan. 23, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics - Florida -
DeSantis sparks outrage with rejection of African American studies class
Florida Gov.
Jan. 20, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics -
Democratic governors push back on DeSantis over AP African American studies course
Democratic Govs. Gavin Newsom and J.B. Pritzker push back on Ron DeSantis after Florida blocks AP African American studies course.
Jan. 26, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics -
College Board to revise AP African American studies class rejected by DeSantis
College Board will release an updated version of its Advanced Placement course in African American studies next week after Gov.
Jan. 25, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics -
DeSantis defends rejecting AP African American studies course, says it's "indoctrination"
The Florida Department of Education sent a letter to the College Board on Jan. 12 objecting to the course.
Jan. 23, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
DeSantis administration rejects inclusion of AP African American Studies class in high schools
The administration of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is blocking a new Advanced Placement course for high school students on African American studies.
Jan. 19, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories -
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 -
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 -
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