I wanted a history class that focused more on my history. History is viewed as important because it’s necessary to know where you came from, and this African American history class is teaching me more ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A revised curriculum for a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies downplays some components that drew criticism from conservatives including Florida Gov. Ron ...

Only Slate Plus members can gift Slate stories. Become a member to share 10 free articles a month. This essay is excerpted from Sam Wineburg’s Why Learn History (When It’s Already on Your Phone), out ...