Illinois Governor Backs Including ‘Black Queer’ Theory, Other Controversial Lessons In African American Studies

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker Proposed AP African American Studies were praised curriculum This includes “black queer” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has criticized Ron DeSantis for advocating Left-wing activism in the name of history.

The College Board has developed the curriculum and it is currently in process. pilots Five dozen high schools in the country have reportedly adopted radical leftist beliefs. Florida Department of Education mandates that public schools teach traditional black history. blasted Material as “contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value,” We called on the influential organisation to review it. “historically accurate.”

Pritzker however stated that he supports weaving in lessons about such subjects “black queer” perspectives, “intersectionality” und the so-called reparations movements.

“Illinois expects any AP course offered on African American studies to include a factual accounting of history, including the role played by black queer Americans,” Pritzker said. “Illinois will closely examine the official coursework to ensure it includes all necessary history, starting with this nation’s foundation built on slavery, the Civil War where this nation reckoned with that history, and the decades of rebuilding and efforts of black Americans to continue their fight for equality and equity to this day.”

AP courses, which are offered in certain high schools, are usually equivalent to college credit. Pritzker stated in a letter David Coleman, CEO of College Board, was informed that the non-profit should “preserve the fundamental right to an education” No matter what, “political grandstanding” From Florida Republicans.

Although some supporters of teaching African American Studies have advocated for the inclusion of controversial cultural aspects, others claim that these courses are often used as a front to teach Left-wing advocacy or grievance studies. DeSantis noted The current version AP African American Studies Curriculum contains radical theoretical policies like abolishing prisons.

“They’re advocating things like abolishing prisons,” DeSantis last year signed a law that prohibited Florida’s public schools from discriminating on the basis of color, race, or sex. “Now that’s a radical political position,” He told reporters. “You’re free to take that in your own life, I don’t think very many people think that would actually work, but how is that being taught as fact?”

Recently, the College Board indicated The course will go through revisions before it is released to the public in February. This move coincides with Black History Month.