Florida's academic standards distort the contributions that enslaved Africans made to American society

Regardless of how Florida's education standards misrepresent history, the reality is that the Africans forced to come to America brought an enormous range of skills. They were farmers, cooks, chefs, artisans, builders, midwives, herbalists and healers. Our country is richer because of their skills, techniques and knowledge…

https://theconversation.com/floridas-academic-standards-distort-the-contributions-that-enslaved-africans-made-to-american-society-210774