‘I HOPE THE SITUATIONIN STATES LIKE FLORIDA AND TEXAS WILL SERVE AS A WAKE-UP CALL.’: The Battle over the Past.

The article focuses on the pivotal role of history in contemporary cultural conflicts, particularly in the debates surrounding education with Annette Gordon-Reed emphasizing the control of historical narratives as a means of influencing society. Topics include the battles over the teaching of critical race theory, its attempts to restrict educational content, and controversies over the portrayal of historical figures and events.