Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is inviting Vice President Kamala Harris to return to Florida to debate the state’s new curriculum for Black historical past.

Mr. DeSantis, a Republican contender for president, prolonged the provide to Ms. Harris in a proper letter after the Democrat visited Jacksonville to blast a piece of the training requirements that claims slaves generally used abilities realized in captivity for “personal benefit” later in life.

“In Florida we are unafraid to have an open and honest dialogue about the issues. And you clearly have no trouble ducking down to Florida on short notice,” Mr. DeSantis wrote Monday. “So given your grave concern (which, I must assume, is sincere) about what you think our standards say, I am officially inviting you back down to Florida to discuss our African American History standards. We will be happy to host you in Tallahassee.”

Ms. Harris has given no indication she's going to take Mr. DeSantis up on the provide. However, she is scheduled to go to Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday to deal with the twentieth Women’s Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Quadrennial Convention.

Florida’s up to date curriculum requirements say slaves “developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.”

Last month, Ms. Harris advised the Jacksonville crowd the state is attempting to “replace history with lies.”

Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, a Black Republican who helps former President Donald Trump within the 2024 race, has criticized that portion of the 216-page replace to the curricula.

Two of Mr. DeSantis’ 2024 rivals, former Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, have additionally known as on Florida to revisit the portion a few “personal benefit.”

Mr. DeSantis has defended the requirements as an instructional reality that ought to be taught. He says some within the GOP are echoing White House speaking factors.

“Our state pushed forward nation-leading standalone African American History standards — one of the only states in the nation to require this level of learning about such an important subject,” Mr. DeSantis wrote to Ms. Harris. “One would think the White House would applaud such boldness in teaching the unique and important story of African American History. But you have instead attempted to score cheap political points and label Florida parents ‘extremists.’ It’s past time to set the record straight.”

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