Controversy Erupts Over Florida's New Black History Standards

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing criticism for the state's new African American history standards, which have been accused of presenting a sanitized version of history. The guidelines include controversial statements such as portraying enslaved Americans as having skills that could benefit them personally. The overhaul of education in Florida has sparked a national debate on how race and gender should be taught in schools, with Vice President Kamala Harris planning a trip to Florida to respond. DeSantis has made fighting a "woke" agenda in education a key part of his national brand, while critics argue that the new standards de-emphasize the violence and inhumanity endured by Black Americans, resulting in a partial history.