AP African American Studies

Rev. Al Sharpton delivers the eulogy for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Nichols died following a brutal beating by Memphis police after a traffic stop. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP, Pool)

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Black lawmakers, religious leaders march on Florida Capitol over AP course

Florida's rejection of an African American studies course continued to draw criticism Wednesday, as Black lawmakers, religious leaders and civil-rights leader Al Sharpton led a march to the Capitol. Sharpton focused heavily on denouncing Gov. Ron DeSantis.

FILE - President Joe Biden reacts as the National Governors Association Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks during a dinner reception for governors and their spouses in the State Dining Room of the White House on Feb. 11, 2023, in Washington. Murphy said Tuesday, Feb. 14, that his administration is expanding Advanced Placement African American Studies courses next year from one school to 26 in New Jersey after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis blocked the course from being taught in public schools in Florida. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

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Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes

Mike Catalini | Associated Press

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is expanding Advanced Placement African American Studies courses from one school to 26 in New Jersey. The decision comes after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis blocked the course from being taught in Florida.

A student practices for Florida’s standardized tests.

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College Board slams Florida officials for comments on African American Studies course

Joe Hernandez

The nonprofit says Florida leaders never suggested specific changes to the new AP African American Studies course. Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state may "reevaluate" its relationship with the group.

Emmitt Glynn teaches AP African American studies to a group of Baton Rouge Magnet High School students on Jan. 30 in Baton Rouge, La. It was one of 60 schools around the country testing the new course.

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Revised AP African American Studies class drops controversial topics after criticism

The Associated Press

The official curriculum for the new Advanced Placement course released Wednesday removed topics like Black Lives Matter that drew criticism from conservatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.