Civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump is expected to announce that he intends to sue Florida Gov. DeSantis over his administration's decision to block a new AP course on African American studies from being taught in high schools.
in a letter this month to the College Board, which oversees AP classes.
Florida education officials did not specify exactly what content the state found objectionable, but said,"As presented, the content of this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value."and works by Kimberlé W. Crenshaw; Gloria Jean Watkins, known by her pseudonym bell hooks; Angela Davis; and other Black authors. And at a news conference Monday, DeSantis and Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr.
“We are glad the College Board has recognized that the originally submitted course curriculum is problematic, and we are encouraged to see the College Board express a willingness to amend,” Alex Lanfranconi, a spokesperson for the agency, said in a statement. “AP courses are standardized nationwide, and as a result of Florida’s strong stance against identity politics and indoctrination, students across the country will consequentially have access to an historically accurate, unbiased course.
Lanfranconi said he expected the removal of content about topics “that violate our laws,” including critical race theory, Black queer studies and intersectionality.
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