Court order sought to bar California school district from enforcing LGBTQ policy, critical race theory ban
A law firm is seeking a court order to stop a school district in Temecula from enforcing its ban on critical race theory and its policy on disclosing transgender student identities.
Lawyers argue that the ban on discussing racial and other forms of inequality is hindering accurate teaching of subjects like American history and government. [ more ]
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Moms for Liberty Mobbed by Protesters During NYC 'Town Hall'
Protesters gathered in Manhattan to oppose the right-wing extremist group Moms for Liberty at their event in New York City.
Panelists at the event discussed topics such as transgender care for minors and critical race theory, sparking anger and fraught interactions with attendees. [ more ]
Final A.P. African American Studies Course Avoids Some Disputed Topics
The final version of the College Board's A.P. African American studies framework has omitted critical race theory and structural racism, which has drawn criticism from scholars and politicians.
LGBTQ issues are mostly absent from the curriculum, with only a mention of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin being gay.
The course now includes teaching on intersectionality, Black feminism, and police violence. [ more ]
The reparations & LGBTQ+ rights movements are aligned. Let's harness the power of a united front.
The U.S. is experiencing a divisive era with attacks on equity, including backlash against racial justice and LGBTQ+ rights.
589 bills targeting the transgender community have been introduced across 49 states, along with measures challenging Critical Race Theory and open discussion of race. [ more ]