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Jahana Hayes: “Throughout history, the voices of women, persons of color…”

Featuring: Jahana Hayes, Democratic | U.S. House, Connecticut, District 5

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Congresswoman Jahana Hayes Speaks in Opposition to Banning Books

Published | Video Starts at 00:54

… effect until the comptroller general of the United States can confirm that the bill will not lead to censorship or banning books for children or affect learning outcomes for students. Throughout history, the voices of women, persons of color, and members of the LGBTQ community have been suppressed. Their voices, experiences, and stories have been labeled controversial, over sexual and even un american. As a teacher, you do not get to pick the parts of history you deem worthy to teach. (00:54–01:03)

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