On the first day of Black History Month, the College Board tried to erase Black history.

The group announced changes to a new AP African American Studies program -- including removing entire sections from the curriculum about Black resistance movements and Black Lives Matter.

These changes are in line with the demands of Florida’s right-wing Governor, who declared an intent to ban the new AP course in Florida schools.

In the past few years, 44 states have tried to limit education about race and systemic inequity. In Florida, the Governor has banned books and signed a bill into law to block Florida teachers and students from talking about race, gender, and sexual orientation.

In response to the Governor’s attempt to block the AP course, the president of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (which founded Black History Month and helped come up with the AP course’s initial curriculum) said: “This is why we fight. This is why we resist.”

The organization determines themes for Black History Month each year, and this year’s focus is Black Resistance.

Together, let’s honor Black resistance by pushing back against racist, right-wing censorship and demanding more truth-telling about Black history and activism.

Sign now to tell Congress: During Black History Month, create grants to incentivize schools to teach students about Black history and Black-led activism.