It Is American History”: Missouri Lawmaker Pushes For Black History Graduation Requirement

Getting a high school diploma in Missouri could soon mean more time in the classroom learning about Black history. A bill moving through the Missouri House would require students to complete two units focused on Black history and Black literacy before they graduate. Matt Pilger sat down with the bill’s sponsor, Missouri State Representative LaKesha Bosley of St. Louis, to talk about what the proposal would do.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.