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History ?

What exactly is history?

The first definition in the dictionary is “a branch of knowledge dealing with past events.” That seems pretty straightforward to me.

The second dictionary definition  is “a continuous, systematic narrative of past events as relating to a particular people, country, period, person, etc., usually written as a chronological account.” Again that seems pretty straightforward to me.

Both definitions include “past events.” This term seems self-explanatory . . . things that have occurred in the past.

However, apparently in Illinois, history can have a different meaning . . . a “woke” meaning. 

“Leaders“ in education, politics and other areas gathered in suburban Evanston Sunday, 8/2/20, 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.

Another “woke” idea! . . . “change the history curriculum at schools statewide.” Why limit this to just one state? Perhaps if history is going to be rewritten, why restrict it? After all if someone were to relocate from one state to another while still in school, would he/she have to retake history in order to learn the “other history”?

This is undoubtedly not the last brilliant “woke” idea. Perhaps next we should consider changing Geography. After all if LaShawn junior can’t remember where France is . . . then let’s just change it’s location!

Or perhaps we should change Math. After all if LaShawn junior can’t seem to get that 6×4=24 . . .then let’s just change that answer!

The possibilities for changes in education are endless if we would all just “woke” up!

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