Missouri School Board Drops Black History Course

The Associated Press reports:

A conservative-led Missouri school board has voted to drop elective courses on Black history and literature, five months after the same board rescinded an anti-discrimination policy adopted in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd.

The Francis Howell School Board voted 5-2 Thursday night to stop offering Black History and Black Literature. In July, the board revoked an anti-racism resolution and ordered copies removed from school buildings.

PACs in many local districts have successfully elected candidates who promised to take action against teachings on race and sexuality, and remove books deemed offensive.

Read the full article. Photo: Vice chair Randy Cook.

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— The Associated Press (@AP) December 23, 2023