Chicago-Area Leaders Call for Illinois to Abolish History Classes



State Rep. LaShawn K. Ford said current history teachings overlook the contributions of women and minorities
The Whitey history books have omitted the glorious history of the Flying Gypshun Pyramids piloted by the Kangs! We must re-write the history books to tell the tale, that and the invention of peanut butter.

Leaders in education, politics and other areas gathered in suburban Evanston Sunday to ask that the Illinois State Board of Education change the history curriculum at schools statewide, and temporarily halt instruction until an alternative is decided upon.

At a news conference, State Rep. LaShawn K. Ford said current history teachings lead to a racist society and overlook the contributions of women and minorities.

Before the event Sunday, Rep. Ford's office distributed a news release "Rep. Ford Today in Evanston to Call for the Abolishment of History Classes in Illinois Schools," in which Ford asked the ISBOE and school districts to immediately remove history curriculum and books that "unfairly communicate" history "until a suitable alternative is developed."
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