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Revised AP African American Studies class drops controversial topics after criticism

The Associated Press

Updated February 01, 2023

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. (AP)

This article was originally published on February 01, 2023.

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