Inside the African American studies class praised by some and fiercely opposed by others

Laura Barron-Lopez: Since Florida's announcement, four other Republican-led states launched similar investigations into the class, which Green said does not teach Critical Race Theory or queer theory. It does teach about queer activists, like James Baldwin, who Willie Rogers calls a personal hero.

Laura Barron-Lopez:

Since Florida's announcement, four other Republican-led states launched similar investigations into the class, which Green said does not teach Critical Race Theory or queer theory. It does teach about queer activists, like James Baldwin, who Willie Rogers calls a personal hero.

Rogers chose Baldwin as a subject for his final research project. As a singer, songwriter and music producer, he grew up admiring Baldwin's creative struggle. His mom, Adrienne, said she's seen a change in her son, including an interest in attending a historically Black college in the fall.

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