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Vice President Kamala Harris Addresses Controversial New Curriculum Standards in Jacksonville
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a powerful speech in Jacksonville, Florida, on Friday, addressing the recent passage of new curriculum standards for African American history. These standards have faced criticism for allegedly ”whitewashing” American history.
The Florida Board of Education unanimously approved these new standards on Wednesday. One notable aspect of the standards is the inclusion of teaching middle school students about the skills that slaves developed, which could have been beneficial to them.
However, critics argue that these standards fail to acknowledge the full extent of the oppression faced by slaves. On the other hand, members of Florida’s African American studies task force have rejected the “whitewashing” criticism. They believe that the new standards highlight the resilience and resourcefulness of some slaves, showcasing how they took advantage of certain opportunities instead of solely portraying them as victims of oppression.
“Any attempt to reduce slaves to just victims of oppression fails to recognize their strength, courage, and resiliency during a difficult time in American history,” stated members of the task force. They firmly believe that Florida students deserve to learn about how slaves utilized whatever circumstances they were in to improve themselves and the African descendant community.
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