The analysis marks the first time historical DNA has been used to trace the descendants and distant cousins of enslaved people, researchers said.
Tag: Gates, Henry Louis Jr
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The First 10 Words of the African American English Dictionary Are In
An exclusive look at a dictionary consisting entirely of words created or reinvented by Black people. (Don’t worry: All three variants of “bussin” are included.)
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The College Board Strips Down Its A.P. Curriculum for African American Studies
After criticism from Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, the official course looks different: No more critical race theory, and the study of contemporary topics — like Black Lives Matter — is optional.
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Florida Rejects AP African American Studies Class
The state’s Department of Education said in a letter that the course content was “inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.”
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The First A.P. African-American Studies Class is Coming This Fall
The new course will undergo a pilot program in 60 schools, as the debate over how to teach history becomes ever more divisive.