In this episode, Jemar and special guest Ally Henny discuss the Florida's Department of Education rejecting an Advanced Placement course covering African American studies — saying the class indoctrinates students to "a political agenda."
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Producer Note: the audio may sound a bit off this week as we are adjusting ... Show More
Sep 19
Why Aren't You In Church?
We’ve talked about the “Quiet Exodus” of Black Christians from White Evangelical spaces, but the question is “Where’s the Promised Land?“. Jemar and Tyler answer the question by giving their history with the Black Church, what options Black Christians have, and some of the challe ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2023
Season 8 Episode 19: Banning African American Studies in Florida
Today on Edu Chat, it's a new start here at The Educators as we welcome our two new hosts, Bry'Neir Seymore and Prince TJ! We're all diving into the stories everyone's been talking about including, DeSantis blocking AP African American studies. It was one of the hottest trending ... Show More
57m 26s
Feb 2023
The fight over AP African American Studies
The College Board piloted an AP course on African American Studies. Then, after conservative pushback, it debuted a revised curriculum. But the group insists it’s not caving to political pressure.
This episode was produced by Siona Peterous and Hady Mawajdeh, fact-checked by Laur ... Show More
26m 6s