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African American Studies course is about pushing an agenda, not education

Por: Orlando Sentinel Opinion February 05, 2023

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As we mark Black History Month, the irony is not lost on me that recent headlines are focusing on anything but our history. Being a lifelong education advocate, especially for at-risk youth, I can see that our community is in dire need of intervention to curb the many educational roadblocks that have plagued our youth for generations. Glenton Gilzean Jr. is president and CEO of the Central Florida Urban League. To be clear: the intervention we... + full article



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