FLORIDA ED COMMISH MANNY DIAZ JR, CHICKEN OR JUST CHICKEN POO
In a recent turn of events, Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. pulled out of a town hall meeting in Miami Gardens to discuss the state's new standards for teaching Black history. Some speculate that Diaz is a chicken, while others argue that he's just chicken poo.
The town hall was organized by State Sen. Shevrin Jones, who is the first openly gay African American state senator in Florida. Diaz's decision to pull out of the town hall came amid widespread criticism of the state's new Black history standards. The standards have been accused of watering down the teaching of Black history and of downplaying the role of slavery and racism in American history.
In a statement, Jones said that Diaz's decision to pull out of the town hall was "deeply disappointing." He said that Diaz "lacks the will and courage to defend his Department's misguided curriculum changes." Ouch, that must have stung like a bee.
Diaz defended his decision to pull out of the town hall, saying that he had a scheduling conflict. Yeah right, we believe you Manny. He also said that he had already met with Jones and other stakeholders to discuss the new Black history standards. But let's be real, meeting behind closed doors is not the same as facing the public.
However, many people believe that Diaz's decision to pull out of the town hall was a sign that he is afraid to defend the new standards. They argue that the standards are an attempt to whitewash history and that Diaz is not willing to face the public criticism of them. We're starting to think that maybe Diaz is just a big ol' chicken.
The controversy over the new Black history standards is just the latest in a series of battles over race and education in Florida. In recent years, the state has passed laws that restrict the teaching of critical race theory and that make it more difficult for students to learn about systemic racism. It seems like Florida just can't get it together when it comes to educating their youth on important issues.
The controversy over the new Black history standards is likely to continue in the coming months. It is a reminder of the deep divisions that exist over race and education in Florida. But hey, at least we can all agree on one thing: Manny Diaz Jr. is a chicken. Or maybe just chicken poo. Either way, he's not exactly winning any bravery awards anytime soon.
In conclusion, it's time for Florida to step up and do better when it comes to educating their students on important issues like Black history and systemic racism. And it's time for Manny Diaz Jr. to stop being a chicken and face the public criticism head-on. Until then, we'll just be over here making chicken jokes. Sorry, not sorry Manny.
State Education Secretary Diaz pulled out of Miami Gardens town hall - CBS Miami https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/state-education-secretary-diaz-pulled-out-of-miami-gardens-town-hall/
Florida education commissioner pulls out of Black history panel | Miami Herald https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article278114292.html
Florida education commissioner pulls out of Miami Gardens town hall on Black History in education https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/08/10/florida-education-commissioner-pulls-out-of-miami-gardens-town-hall-on-black-history-in-education/
THE DEFT DIVE
FROM BARD AI
On August 9, 2023, Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. pulled out of a town hall meeting in Miami Gardens to discuss the state's new standards for teaching Black history. The town hall was organized by State Sen. Shevrin Jones, who is the first openly gay African American state senator in Florida.
Diaz's decision to pull out of the town hall came amid widespread criticism of the state's new Black history standards. The standards have been accused of watering down the teaching of Black history and of downplaying the role of slavery and racism in American history.
In a statement, Jones said that Diaz's decision to pull out of the town hall was "deeply disappointing." He said that Diaz "lacks the will and courage to defend his Department's misguided curriculum changes."
Diaz defended his decision to pull out of the town hall, saying that he had a scheduling conflict. He also said that he had already met with Jones and other stakeholders to discuss the new Black history standards.
However, many people believe that Diaz's decision to pull out of the town hall was a sign that he is afraid to defend the new standards. They argue that the standards are an attempt to whitewash history and that Diaz is not willing to face the public criticism of them.
The controversy over the new Black history standards is just the latest in a series of battles over race and education in Florida. In recent years, the state has passed laws that restrict the teaching of critical race theory and that make it more difficult for students to learn about systemic racism.
The controversy over the new Black history standards is likely to continue in the coming months. It is a reminder of the deep divisions that exist over race and education in Florida.
FROM BING AI
Florida education commissioner pulling out of Black history town hall in Miami Gardens. Here is a summary of what I found from various sources:
- - The town hall was organized by State Sen. Shevrin Jones, State Sen. Rosalind Osgood, and Miami-Dade School Board member Steve Gallon III to discuss the state's new standards for teaching Black history in Florida public schools¹²³.
- - The new standards, which were approved by the Florida Board of Education in June 2023, have been criticized for suggesting that enslaved people benefited from their bondage, equating racial violence and Black resistance, and minimizing the uniqueness of American slavery¹⁴.
- - Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr., who was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022, was expected to attend the town hall and defend the new standards, but he canceled his participation on Wednesday, August 9, 2023¹²³.
- - Diaz said he had to visit schools throughout the state to welcome back students, parents and teachers for the first day of school, but Jones said he was disappointed that Diaz lacked the will and courage to face the community¹²³.
- - The town hall was held on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Antioch Baptist Church in Miami Gardens, one of the largest Black cities in the state, and more than 1,000 people had signed up for the event¹²³.
- - The organizers and attendees of the town hall expressed their frustration and anger over the new standards and Diaz's absence, and called for more input and transparency from the state on how Black history is taught in schools¹²³.
Bing, 8/10/2023
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