In 2022, Northview High English teacher Vicki Baggett began a campaign to have several books banned from Escambia School District libraries,[3] citing the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act.
The list of books included many books focusing on growing up prejudice for being a racial or sexual minority[4] including When Wilma Rudolph Played Basketball, the non-fiction autobiography of Wilma Rudolph.
[3] Baggett claimed on her Facebook page to be a member of United Daughters of the Confederacy[3] and was accused by former and then-current students of pushing racist and homophobic beliefs in class.
[5] When Popular Information reached out to the Escambia County School District for comment in 2022, they similarly did not address specific concerns about Baggett, but stated "We categorically condemn any form of discriminatory speech.
Our mission is to reach all students, regardless of race, background, or gender identity" while taking no action against her.