Robin D.G. Kelley

history professor at UCLA

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Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity and History at the University of Southern California

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The College Board has revised some of its new AP African American studies curriculum following criticism from Governor Ron DeSantis and other conservatives.

Revised AP African American studies course erases critical history, says UCLA professor

The College Board has revised some of its new AP African American studies curriculum following criticism from Governor Ron DeSantis and other conservatives.

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