Morning Wire Florida Slavery Curriculum Controversy | 7.30.23
Jul 30, 2023
Florida's new social studies curriculum has sparked intense debate, drawing criticism from Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, who allege it whitewashes slavery's realities. Conservatives defend the curriculum, claiming it's historically accurate. The controversy centers around claims that enslaved people gained skills, igniting a national conversation on educational integrity. Advocates emphasized the necessity for authentic narratives, with historical figures like Frederick Douglass highlighted as essential voices in understanding resilience and history.
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Controversy's Core
- The curriculum's inclusion of "personal benefit" sparked controversy over potentially minimizing slavery's horrors.
- Critics, including Vice President Kamala Harris, condemned this, while conservatives defended it.
Douglass's Literacy
- Dr. William Allen cited Frederick Douglass's learning to read as a personal benefit gained during slavery.
- Douglass used this skill to his and his country's advantage.
Previous Curriculum Comparison
- Ironically, previously rejected CRT-related curriculums included similar concepts about slaves' acquired skills.
- This highlights potential political motivations behind the controversy.