Posted on 08/09/2014 10:25:41 PM PDT by lbryce
A new, unprecedented bill passed by Californias State Senate on Thursday will encourage public schools to teach students about the historical significance surrounding Barack Obamas status as the first African-American president of the United States of America.
Assembly Bill 1921 passed with a 30-1 vote, according to the Associated Press. It was introduced by Assemblyman Dan Holden (D-Pasadena). Sen. Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) says the bill would require the Instructional Quality Commission (which facilitates much of Californias Common Core framework) to consider teaching students about Obamas election within the context of past voter discrimination, the AP notes.
Sen. Joel Anderson (R-Alpine) was the only senator who voted to strike down the bill. He said, Weve never done this for any previous president, the AP notes.
Mitchell reportedly placed great emphasis on the importance of learning about overcoming our nations past to elect our first black president.
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Andrew Sullivan says Obama is the first gay president.
But, if Obama is the first woman president, no wonder Hillary is pi$$ed.
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