In a recent visit to Florida, Kamala Harris strongly criticized the state’s new educational standards, which require public school students to learn about the skills enslaved people developed for their own benefit. Responding to Harris’ criticism, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has challenged her to a debate on the African American history curriculum. DeSantis accused Harris of politicizing the issue and spreading false narratives. He stated, “She came to Florida to attack us, and she’s trying to attack me. It’s wrong to let false narratives stand.”
In a letter to Harris, DeSantis defended Florida’s nation-leading African American history standards and accused her of seeking political gain. He invited her to Tallahassee for a debate on the matter. However, Harris made it clear that she would not accept the invitation. Speaking at a convention for the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s Women’s Missionary Society in Orlando, she stated, “There were no redeeming qualities of slavery.” She referred to the invitation as an attempt to legitimize unnecessary debates.
Observers note a more aggressive posture from Harris as she confronts Republicans in President Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign. Rohini Kosoglu, Harris’ former chief of staff, describes her as an effective messenger for defending Americans’ fundamental rights and criticizes the extremist attacks on education. NPR reports that Harris has also intensified her outreach to voters of color. For more analysis on Harris’ role as the 2024 election approaches, click here.
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