Question to Leftists: Why do you seek to erase the rich history of black slaves?

Unveiling the Truth: ⁢Florida’s African American​ Studies Curriculum

Prepare for another media frenzy! The recent controversy surrounding Florida’s education system has once again captured the spotlight. This time, the focus​ is on how K-12 public schools in the‍ state ⁢will teach African American studies, with a particular emphasis on slavery.

The‌ curriculum ‌is nothing short of comprehensive. It covers ‌a wide range of topics, ‌from the influential contributions of black individuals in art and literature to their significant roles in the Armed ​Forces and the Civil ⁤Rights Movement. Naturally,⁢ a significant portion of ‌the curriculum ‍delves into ​the history of​ slavery, which seems to irk critics⁤ like The New⁤ York Times’ Jamelle Bouie.

“[T]hese guidelines seem like ⁣an exercise in equivocation and ⁣blame-shifting,” wrote Bouie on Friday, “an ‌attempt to downplay the enormity of American slavery and its defining⁣ feature, ⁢hereditary racial bondage.”

What Bouie fails‌ to acknowledge is that what he calls “equivocation and blame-shifting” is ⁢simply providing context. Democrats and leftists often​ reduce slavery to a simplistic image of a cruel white plantation owner mercilessly whipping a black slave. But the reality is far‌ more‌ complex and nuanced.

Florida’s ‌curriculum aims to shed⁤ light on the complete history of slavery, a practice that was not limited to America alone. Slavery was a global phenomenon, ​spanning continents from Asia to Europe to‍ Africa, where‌ the‍ infamous Atlantic Slave Trade originated.

It’s important to address another aspect of ⁢the curriculum, specifically for grades 6-8, which⁢ explores the various duties and trades performed by slaves. ⁢The guidelines also highlight‌ how ​slaves developed skills that​ could sometimes ⁤benefit them personally.

Here’s how NBC News interpreted that line: “New⁤ Florida standards teach students⁢ that some Black‍ people benefited from slavery because it taught useful skills.”

Let’s set the record straight. The guidelines do not claim that black people benefited ​from​ slavery as a whole. Instead, they ⁢acknowledge that even in the midst of enslavement, black individuals ‍acquired noteworthy ⁢skills. This highlights their resilience and adaptability in the face of unimaginable hardships.

However, critics like Bouie refuse ⁢to see American ​slavery⁢ as anything other than a dehumanizing ⁤institution. They fail to recognize ​the fascinating and⁣ multifaceted aspects of black history, where individuals not only endured but also triumphed over adversity.

It’s akin to ⁣gay film critics solely ‍focusing on “Will & Grace” and disregarding ⁢powerful films like “Brokeback Mountain,” “Philadelphia,” or “Moonlight.”

What do you mean? Are we nothing more than ⁢the token comic relief and a woman’s best friend?

How disheartening.

Unfortunately, this ⁢is precisely how the left wants black Americans to perceive themselves, both ⁣now and in the future.