An African American studies course sparks debate in Florida

World Today

 

An advanced and optional course on African American studies for high school students in the U.S. is generating great controversy. 

It was designed in the wake of the social injustice protests in 2020, to engage students in deep debate about African American history, culture, and movements. 

But it’s now at the center of a political debate, with conservatives in Florida leading a push to ban its content, and liberals vowing to fight any change to the curriculum.