Judd Legum1. This high school English teacher is trying to ban 150 books from school libraries in Florida
I talked to her to find out why
Buckle up
This one gets a bit wild
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2. One book challenged by the teacher, Vicki Baggett, is When Wilma Rudolph Played Basketball
The book is about the childhood of Rudolph, a sprinter who won three gold medals
It covers how she overcame physical limitations and racial prejudice in the 40s to become a champion
3. In the challenge form submitted Baggett on August 24, she claims that the purpose of the book is "race-baiting" and it is not appropriate for any age group.
4. In an interview, Baggett said the book "trashes and puts down those who are not black." She describes the book, which is a true story of Rudolph's experience, as "very anti-white."
Fred C. Trump (dead/deceased)@juddlegum Five bucks says she describes herself as an "American" teacher. ;-)