# Critical race theory
Gov. DeSantis Signs ‘Stop WOKE’ Bill Into Law – Florida Is Formally Now the State “Where Woke Goes To Die”
The law is already being challenged by two teachers. Governor Ron DeSantisTwitter of Governor Ron DeSantis. At a signing ceremony late on April 22, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis signed bill HB7 into law following its approval during this year's legislative season.
Carter Woodson, Father of Black History: How He Helped Transform Negro History Week to Black History Month
In February, the United States celebrates Black History Month, also known as African American History Month. The month is dedicated to honoring and highlighting the impact and importance of African American contributions to civilization when viewed as a whole. Since its inception, sparked by Carter Woodson, Harvard graduate and Black activist, Black History Month has garnered widespread support. [i]
Georgia’s Senate Approves Bill Restricting Discussions of Race in Classrooms – A Step Towards Censorship?
Restricting what can be said and discussed in public schools?. On April 1 the Georgia State Senate voted in favor of the bill HB 1084 which could prohibit discussions around matters of race in public school classrooms across the state, from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
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Tennessee Group Opposes "Divisive Concepts" Bill Targeting Public Colleges
Southern Christian Coalition calls for focus on educational excellence. Following passage by the Tennessee House and Senate of a bill that would prohibit the teaching of so-called "divisive concepts" at the state's public universities, members of the Southern Christian Coalition spoke out in opposition to the bill and in favor of a challenging college educational experience.
Portland Daily Round Up: 2/3 of Multnomah County COVID-19 cases in vaccinated people, Grant HS draws national attention
(Drew Angerer/Getty Images) (PORTLAND, Ore.) Hello Portlanders! It's Wednesday, Jan. 26 - Here's your daily round up of all the news happening in the City of Roses. 1. Multnomah County health officials say 2/3 of COVID-19 cases are in vaccinated people.
Florida Republican Bob Rommel Has Proposed That Surveillance Cameras and Microphones Are Installed in School Classrooms
Video surveillance to be implemented in Florida's schools?. Surveillance graffitiPhoto by Etienne Girardet on Unsplash. Republican Representative Bob Rommel of Naples, Florida has filed a proposal that would allow the installation of video cameras and microphones in school classrooms around the state, under House Bill HB1055, it emerged this week. The bill received it's first reading in the state's legislative season, on January 11th.
DeSantis: A “Reactionary and Authoritarian” Liar According to Florida Newspaper’s Christmas Day Editorial
A Florida newspaper chose to Christmas Day's Editorial piece on December 25 to criticize Governor DeSantis for his style of leadership during his time in power. The piece's author described him as a "reactionary and authoritarian" liar for the ways in which he has guided the state, particularly in relation to recent debates over the teaching of critical race theory in schools.