EPISODE · Feb 6, 2023 · 20 MIN
Tell Ron DeSantis: It’s AP African-American Studies, Not Just African-America History. Why The Distinction Matters
from Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast · host WNYC Studios
After Florida Governor Ron DeSantis banned the new AP African American studies course from the state, the College Board released a revised version of the course that many are saying is missing key elements of history. On Today's Show:Noliwe Rooks, department chair and professor of Africana studies at Brown University, reflects on what's in, and what students will be missing from the course as it now is. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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After Florida banned the new AP African American studies course, the College Board released a revised version that many are saying is missing key elements of history.
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Tell Ron DeSantis: It’s AP African-American Studies, Not Just African-America History. Why The Distinction Matters
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