Posts Tagged ‘Florida’
U.S. appeals court upholds Florida voting law that judge found discriminatory
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld several Republican-backed voting restrictions in Florida, overruling a lower court judge who had found the laws intentionally discriminated against minority voters.
Read MoreBlack history class to undergo changes, College Board says
The College Board says changes will be made to its AP African American studies course, after critics said the agency bowed to political pressure and removed several topics.
Read MoreFlorida’s 6-week abortion ban will disproportionately impact Latina and Black women, advocates say
Advocates worry the Florida’s new law would result in more people of color being forced to carry unwanted pregnancies to term
Read MoreBlack History Month police cruisers spark backlash online
Two American police departments are facing backlash for their tone-deaf celebrations of Black History Month.
Read MoreHere’s what’s in the AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida
The full curriculum for a high school AP African American studies class rejected in Florida is available to anyone.
Read MoreFlorida blocks high school African American studies class
A pilot AP class on African American history has been banned in one Florida high school based on alleged inaccuracies.
Read MorePermission Slip for Students to Learn Black National Anthem Receives Mixed Reactions from Parents
A Black history course that requires permission from Florida students’ parents has ruffled feathers for multiple reasons.
Read MoreHow Hurricane Ian’s damage could exacerbate inequality
As residents of the Gulf Coast piece their lives and properties back together after Hurricane Ian, some will suffer greater and longer than others.
Read MoreACLU files lawsuit challenging Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’
The ACLU has stepped in to combat a law signed by Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis that prevents diversity training in the workplace.
Read MoreFlorida teacher says he quit after the staff removed photos of Black leaders
A Florida elementary school teacher left his job after coworkers removed images of historical Black figures from his classroom.
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