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The Attack on Black History, with Nikole Hannah-Jones and Jelani Cobb

The New Yorker Radio Hour

CHAPTER

Backlash Against Black History Education

Exploring the escalating resistance to black history education, the chapter delves into controversies in Florida and New York City, including positive aspects of slavery in state history standards. It discusses book bans, lack of comprehensive black history education, and reactions against racial justice initiatives post-2020. The conversation centers on patriotism, differing perceptions of patriotism between white and black Americans, and the ideological origins behind movements to restrict comprehensive history teaching.

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