An All-White Missouri School Board Approves Removal Of Black History Classes
The Francis Howell School Board in Missouri, which had previously voted to revoke an anti-discrimination resolution, has now voted to eliminate elective Black history and literature classes, according to Huff Post. During a meeting on Thursday night, the seven-member board, all of whom are white, voted 5-2 in favor of discontinuing these courses. The classes […]
Former Dean, Claudine Gay, Becomes Harvard University’s First Black President and The Second Woman To Lead This Position
Harvard University made history on Friday as it officially welcomed Claudine Gay as its first Black president. Gay is also the second woman to hold this esteemed position at the university, reports CNN. “I stand before you on this stage with the weight and the honor of being a first,” Gay said during the inauguration […]
New Florida ‘Black History’ Curriculum Teaches Slavery Had ‘Personal Benefits’
A new curriculum for African American history certified by the Florida Board of Education includes a lesson that teaches slavery had “personal benefits” because it taught slaves “useful skills,” according to the NY Post. The Florida State Board of Education’s new standards will teach students how “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be […]
Florida School Pulls Disney’s ‘Ruby Bridges’ After Parent Filed Complaint, Claiming It Teaches ‘White People Hate Black People’
A Florida parent filed a formal complaint against her child’s elementary school for showing the Disney historical film on the story of Ruby Bridges, due to fears that it will influence students to believe that “White people hate Black people,” per PEOPLE. The biographical drama tells a story about a six-year-old girl who was chosen […]
Target Employee Says Co-worker Kept Erasing Black History Month Facts She Wrote On Whiteboard
A Target employee took to TikTok to slam her co-worker who kept removing the Black history facts she had written on a whiteboard for employees to see. Orquinazia Scott (@orquinaziascott), said in honor of Black History Month she had written down Black history facts on a whiteboard located in the back of the Target store […]
Canadian Theater Receives Backlash For Announcing ‘Black-Only’ Shows
The National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Canada is receiving backlash for hosting a blacks-only play, that only allows “black identifying audiences” to attend, NY Post reported. The news comes as Black History Month approaches. The National Arts Centre announced that they’ll be putting on a “Black Out” night at its Babs Asper Theatre on Feb. […]
