One of the key insights garnered from the widely shared story in Colorado, where a 12-year-old was kicked out of class for sporting a Gadsden flag patch on his backpack, is the sheer ignorance displayed by those in positions of authority. Not only do they lack a basic understanding of free speech, but they also …
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has recently acquired a painting with a fascinating history. This 19th-century family portrait, which depicts an enslaved person, had a hidden secret—the fourth figure had been painted out. The acquisition of this painting by the Met sheds light on the erasure of Black figures in American history. Without the efforts …
Leaders of a forum discussing Florida’s revised Black history teaching standards are encouraging parents to voice their concerns by attending local school board meetings, providing feedback to the state’s Department of Education, and utilizing their voting rights. A gathering of hundreds, including lawmakers, educators, and parents, convened at Antioch Baptist Church in Miami Gardens …
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 …
It is not surprising that Vice President Kamala Harris has resorted to playing the race card, as it has always been effective against Republicans. However, what is shocking is the number of Republicans who have endorsed Harris’ dishonest attack on Florida. Harris criticized a single sentence in Florida’s African-American history standards, ignoring the context and …
Citigroup, currently ranking as the third-largest financial institution in the United States, has recently acknowledged its indirect connection to slavery in the 1800s as a contributing factor to its growth. In a blog post, the company highlights its efforts, alongside other major banks like JPMorgan Chase, to examine their historical ties and uncover any involvement …
The College Board has issued a statement opposing Florida’s new African American history standards, which have faced significant criticism for suggesting that some Black individuals benefited from slavery. In their statement to USA Today, the board, responsible for managing the Advanced Placement program, firmly disagrees with the idea that enslavement was beneficial, productive, or useful …
In a town hall event in Des Moines, Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina expressed his disapproval of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the controversial new standards regarding the teaching of Black history in middle schools. These standards include the instruction that “slaves developed skills” that could benefit them personally. Scott rejected …
In an interview with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed that it is ultimately up to voters to decide the impact of former President Donald Trump’s legal troubles on his eligibility, especially as he faces the potential for a third criminal indictment. The conversation took place …
The White House spokesperson criticized Greg Gutfeld, a Fox News personality, for making a harmful and false statement about the Holocaust. Gutfeld’s comment came in response to his co-host’s discomfort with Florida’s Black history curriculum, comparing it to the Holocaust. Gutfeld cited Viktor Frankl’s book to argue that survival in concentration camps required skills and …