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ETHS teacher Kamasi Hill on AP African American Studies

When Evanston Township High School history teacher Kamasi Hill heard the College Board was developing an AP African American Studies curriculum, he knew he wanted to get involved. So, he reached out to an administrative team at the College Board. He began working as a member of the 13-person committee developing the course early last...

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