DeSantis defends blocking African American studies course

Clip: 01/23/2023 | 8m 16s | Video has closed captioning.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended his administration's decision to block a course on African American studies from the state's public schools. He said teaching Black history is required in Florida schools, but the Advanced Placement course amounted to ‘indoctrination.’ The fight is just the latest in the ongoing identity and culture war in Florida that has become a hallmark of DeSantis' agenda.

Aired: 01/23/23

Rating: NR

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DeSantis defends blocking African American studies course

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