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California's Burbank Unified School District has removed five classics from its curriculum over racism charges, but a conservative youth organization is stepping up to offer the books to students.
On Sept. 9, Burbank announced
"To Kill a Mockingbird," "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry," "The Cay" and
"Of Mice and Men" will no longer be used in classrooms, at least temporarily, after four parents, three of them Black, challenged their use as racist.
On Nov. 27, Superintendent Matt Hill announced that the district was removing the novels from its core reading list and banning the use and reading of the N-word in classrooms.
Young America's Foundation (YAF) announced it will now offer the books to students free of charge.
Comment: Good on the citizens of California for taking a stand, especially its county sheriffs.