Black leaders today ramped up their ongoing criticism of Gov. Ron DeSantis over Florida’s opposition to a new AP African American studies course, claiming that the Republican governor is spurring a cultural battle to aid his expected presidential bid.
The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks to a crowd of hundreds from the steps of the Senate portico during the National Action Network demonstration in response to Gov. Ron DeSantis's rejection of a high school African American history course, Feb. 15, 2023 in Tallahassee, Fla. | Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat via AP PhotoTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Black leaders on Wednesday ramped up their ongoing criticism of Gov.
Tuesday’s rally was the latest chapter in a continuing saga over whether Florida will ultimately allow students to enroll in the College Board’s upcoming class on African American history.rejecting a pilot version The Florida Department of Education, for its part, said Wednesday the College Board has yet to submit the African American Studies course to the state for its review.
“That’s the rub with this guy: if you dare to speak out against him, he will come after you,” state Rep. Fentrice Driskell , the House Minority Leader, said at the rally Wednesday. “That is his MO, he wants us to be intimidated and afraid.”
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