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Authors of George Floyd book told not to discuss systemic racism at event

  • Journalists Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa, authors of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “His Name Is George Floyd,” were prevented from reading from their book or discussing systemic racism at an event at Whitehaven High School in Memphis. The authors believe their speech was limited, depriving the students of valuable knowledge. However, the school district denies placing any restrictions on their speech, saying the issue was distributing the book due to regulations.
  • The authors shared their own personal histories instead of being able to address the book's themes deeply. They expressed disappointment and frustration at the situation, as they had worked to make the book accessible to the students.
  • The district offered alternative methods to distribute the book and apologized for the miscommunication. Some students will have access to the book through a local nonprofit organization.
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NBC News broke the news in United States on Friday, November 10, 2023.
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