Florida governor defends ban on African-American history class

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Ron DeSantis is tipped to be the 2024 presidential candidate and future successor to Donald Trump. MARCO BELLO / REUTERS

Ron DeSantis, rising star of the American hard right, has been criticized by associations and the Democratic opposition.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, tipped to run for president in 2024, defended on Monday his ban on teaching a course on African-American history in his state, a decision much criticized by civil rights associations.

«We want education, not indoctrinationsaid the Republican, known for being one of the most resounding voices on the “culture warsthat divide the United States, during a press conference.

“Imposition of an ideology”

The teaching of certain parts of African-American history is compulsory in Florida. But the state this month banned a course for high school students that tackled the subject in more depth. The authors of this programtry to impose an ideology on our children“, accused the 44-year-old governor, a rising star of the American hard right.

The ban on this course was denounced with one voice by associations and the Democratic opposition. “Governor DeSantis’ Attacks on Free Speech Are a Serious Threat to Our Democracy“, alerted the powerful association of civil rights ACLU.

Traveling to Florida on Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris tackled Ron DeSantis’ presidential ambitions, assuring that “anyone who bans the teaching of American history has no right to shape America’s future.»

The governor had already committed to education topics last year, signing a law banning the teaching of topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity in elementary school.

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