SWS - You are only invited if you’re Black

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How "marginalized" are black students at SWW? Aren't they 1/3 of the school?

Zero percent marginalized. Black students are 1/3 of the school and the school does a ton of Black focused events. The school has Black Lives Matter posters. The library prominently displays books with Black characters. There is a yearly “Black Joy” art project that all lower elementary kids participate in and a special school wide event to display the artwork. There is a gigantic mural of a Black child on the side of the building.

All of which I have zero issue with.

What I find problematic (and illegal) is explicitly inviting only Black families to a school event and calling yourself inclusive.

Zero percent marginalized. You have to be kidding me.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How "marginalized" are black students at SWW? Aren't they 1/3 of the school?

Zero percent marginalized. Black students are 1/3 of the school and the school does a ton of Black focused events. The school has Black Lives Matter posters. The library prominently displays books with Black characters. There is a yearly “Black Joy” art project that all lower elementary kids participate in and a special school wide event to display the artwork. There is a gigantic mural of a Black child on the side of the building.

All of which I have zero issue with.

What I find problematic (and illegal) is explicitly inviting only Black families to a school event and calling yourself inclusive.

Zero percent marginalized. You have to be kidding me.

Do tell. How are Black students marginalized at SWS? I’ll wait.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How "marginalized" are black students at SWW? Aren't they 1/3 of the school?

Zero percent marginalized. Black students are 1/3 of the school and the school does a ton of Black focused events. The school has Black Lives Matter posters. The library prominently displays books with Black characters. There is a yearly “Black Joy” art project that all lower elementary kids participate in and a special school wide event to display the artwork. There is a gigantic mural of a Black child on the side of the building.

All of which I have zero issue with.

What I find problematic (and illegal) is explicitly inviting only Black families to a school event and calling yourself inclusive.

Zero percent marginalized. You have to be kidding me.

Do tell. How are Black students marginalized at SWS? I’ll wait.

This is DCUM. If you are black you are immediately marginalized. Just by existing. If you’re white, you’re a horrible racist with unearned privilege. Just by existing. Get with the program!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:But do you feel the same way if the email was sent replacing "Black" with .. a different special interest group?

It's a good question. Let's try it:

Dear SWS families,
As a part of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) Committee's ongoing commitment to fostering a strong sense of community and inclusivity within our school, we are excited to invite all families of children who identify as White and/or of Caucasian descent to the upcoming White Family Social.

Date: Sunday, October 1
Time: 11AM-1PM
Location: Sherwood Playground (behind SWS)

This special event is designed to celebrate and embrace the rich tapestry of our school community, specifically focusing on families with children who identify as White and/or of Caucasian descent. It's an opportunity to come together and to strengthen connections and support among those of us raising White children.

If this had happened, the principal and much of the administration of the school would have been removed, the mayor and the council would have rushed to condemn it, and it would have made the national news.

You can also try it with "straight" to argue against families of LGBTQ kids having a gathering. Get back to us when white kids are marginalized.

Everyone ignoring that this cake about BECAUSE of how Black families felt at the school. In prior years there were multiple page threads about how SWS was too white and now they are too Black. Make up your mind already.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How "marginalized" are black students at SWW? Aren't they 1/3 of the school?

Zero percent marginalized. Black students are 1/3 of the school and the school does a ton of Black focused events. The school has Black Lives Matter posters. The library prominently displays books with Black characters. There is a yearly “Black Joy” art project that all lower elementary kids participate in and a special school wide event to display the artwork. There is a gigantic mural of a Black child on the side of the building.

All of which I have zero issue with.

What I find problematic (and illegal) is explicitly inviting only Black families to a school event and calling yourself inclusive.

Zero percent marginalized. You have to be kidding me.

Do tell. How are Black students marginalized at SWS? I’ll wait.

You are ignoring that this came about because of how Black families felt at SWS. Up to now, DCUM complained SWS was too white.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How "marginalized" are black students at SWW? Aren't they 1/3 of the school?

Zero percent marginalized. Black students are 1/3 of the school and the school does a ton of Black focused events. The school has Black Lives Matter posters. The library prominently displays books with Black characters. There is a yearly “Black Joy” art project that all lower elementary kids participate in and a special school wide event to display the artwork. There is a gigantic mural of a Black child on the side of the building.

All of which I have zero issue with.

What I find problematic (and illegal) is explicitly inviting only Black families to a school event and calling yourself inclusive.

Zero percent marginalized. You have to be kidding me.

Do tell. How are Black students marginalized at SWS? I’ll wait.

You are ignoring that this came about because of how Black families felt at SWS. Up to now, DCUM complained SWS was too white.

Why not just answer the simple question?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How "marginalized" are black students at SWW? Aren't they 1/3 of the school?

Zero percent marginalized. Black students are 1/3 of the school and the school does a ton of Black focused events. The school has Black Lives Matter posters. The library prominently displays books with Black characters. There is a yearly “Black Joy” art project that all lower elementary kids participate in and a special school wide event to display the artwork. There is a gigantic mural of a Black child on the side of the building.

All of which I have zero issue with.

What I find problematic (and illegal) is explicitly inviting only Black families to a school event and calling yourself inclusive.

Zero percent marginalized. You have to be kidding me.

Do tell. How are Black students marginalized at SWS? I’ll wait.

You are ignoring that this came about because of how Black families felt at SWS. Up to now, DCUM complained SWS was too white.

Why not just answer the simple question?

Yes that would be offensive BECAUSE white families are not a majority, the same as it would be offensive if families did something for straight only. But JUST AS I wouldn't be offended by families of LGBTQ+ kids having a gathering, I am NOT offended by families of Black kids having a gathering or families of Dyslexic kids having a gathering.

The difference between you and me seems to be that you simply don't believe that Black families have any unique concerns that would warrant such a gathering, do you? "I don't see race" right?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How "marginalized" are black students at SWW? Aren't they 1/3 of the school?

Zero percent marginalized. Black students are 1/3 of the school and the school does a ton of Black focused events. The school has Black Lives Matter posters. The library prominently displays books with Black characters. There is a yearly “Black Joy” art project that all lower elementary kids participate in and a special school wide event to display the artwork. There is a gigantic mural of a Black child on the side of the building.

All of which I have zero issue with.

What I find problematic (and illegal) is explicitly inviting only Black families to a school event and calling yourself inclusive.

Zero percent marginalized. You have to be kidding me.

Do tell. How are Black students marginalized at SWS? I’ll wait.

You are ignoring that this came about because of how Black families felt at SWS. Up to now, DCUM complained SWS was too white.

Why not just answer the simple question?

Yes that would be offensive BECAUSE white families are not a majority, the same as it would be offensive if families did something for straight only. But JUST AS I wouldn't be offended by families of LGBTQ+ kids having a gathering, I am NOT offended by families of Black kids having a gathering or families of Dyslexic kids having a gathering.

The difference between you and me seems to be that you simply don't believe that Black families have any unique concerns that would warrant such a gathering, do you? "I don't see race" right?

*minority not majority

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How "marginalized" are black students at SWW? Aren't they 1/3 of the school?

Zero percent marginalized. Black students are 1/3 of the school and the school does a ton of Black focused events. The school has Black Lives Matter posters. The library prominently displays books with Black characters. There is a yearly “Black Joy” art project that all lower elementary kids participate in and a special school wide event to display the artwork. There is a gigantic mural of a Black child on the side of the building.

All of which I have zero issue with.

What I find problematic (and illegal) is explicitly inviting only Black families to a school event and calling yourself inclusive.

Zero percent marginalized. You have to be kidding me.

Do tell. How are Black students marginalized at SWS? I’ll wait.

You are ignoring that this came about because of how Black families felt at SWS. Up to now, DCUM complained SWS was too white.

Why not just answer the simple question?

Yes that would be offensive BECAUSE white families are not a majority, the same as it would be offensive if families did something for straight only. But JUST AS I wouldn't be offended by families of LGBTQ+ kids having a gathering, I am NOT offended by families of Black kids having a gathering or families of Dyslexic kids having a gathering.

The difference between you and me seems to be that you simply don't believe that Black families have any unique concerns that would warrant such a gathering, do you? "I don't see race" right?

Still dancing around answering a question? I think the reason why is obvious.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How "marginalized" are black students at SWW? Aren't they 1/3 of the school?

Zero percent marginalized. Black students are 1/3 of the school and the school does a ton of Black focused events. The school has Black Lives Matter posters. The library prominently displays books with Black characters. There is a yearly “Black Joy” art project that all lower elementary kids participate in and a special school wide event to display the artwork. There is a gigantic mural of a Black child on the side of the building.

All of which I have zero issue with.

What I find problematic (and illegal) is explicitly inviting only Black families to a school event and calling yourself inclusive.

Zero percent marginalized. You have to be kidding me.

Do tell. How are Black students marginalized at SWS? I’ll wait.

You are ignoring that this came about because of how Black families felt at SWS. Up to now, DCUM complained SWS was too white.

Why not just answer the simple question?

Yes that would be offensive BECAUSE white families are not a majority, the same as it would be offensive if families did something for straight only. But JUST AS I wouldn't be offended by families of LGBTQ+ kids having a gathering, I am NOT offended by families of Black kids having a gathering or families of Dyslexic kids having a gathering.

The difference between you and me seems to be that you simply don't believe that Black families have any unique concerns that would warrant such a gathering, do you? "I don't see race" right?

Still dancing around answering a question? I think the reason why is obvious.

I straightforward answered the question that it would be offensive and stated why. FFS.

You don't believe Black families have any unique concerns, or frankly don't care, do you? Answer my question.

[Anonymous]

PS the blatantly RACIST AS F posts on this thread that have since been deleted, some of you may not have seen (there was also one last night), would be why Black families would want to have a gathering, wouldn't it?

Or are we going to pretend that didn't happen.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How "marginalized" are black students at SWW? Aren't they 1/3 of the school?

Zero percent marginalized. Black students are 1/3 of the school and the school does a ton of Black focused events. The school has Black Lives Matter posters. The library prominently displays books with Black characters. There is a yearly “Black Joy” art project that all lower elementary kids participate in and a special school wide event to display the artwork. There is a gigantic mural of a Black child on the side of the building.

All of which I have zero issue with.

What I find problematic (and illegal) is explicitly inviting only Black families to a school event and calling yourself inclusive.

Zero percent marginalized. You have to be kidding me.

Do tell. How are Black students marginalized at SWS? I’ll wait.

You are ignoring that this came about because of how Black families felt at SWS. Up to now, DCUM complained SWS was too white.

Why not just answer the simple question?

Yes that would be offensive BECAUSE white families are not a majority, the same as it would be offensive if families did something for straight only. But JUST AS I wouldn't be offended by families of LGBTQ+ kids having a gathering, I am NOT offended by families of Black kids having a gathering or families of Dyslexic kids having a gathering.

The difference between you and me seems to be that you simply don't believe that Black families have any unique concerns that would warrant such a gathering, do you? "I don't see race" right?

Still dancing around answering a question? I think the reason why is obvious.

I straightforward answered the question that it would be offensive and stated why. FFS.

You don't believe Black families have any unique concerns, or frankly don't care, do you? Answer my question.

List the unique concerns. That is the question. How are Black students marginalized at SWS?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How "marginalized" are black students at SWW? Aren't they 1/3 of the school?

Zero percent marginalized. Black students are 1/3 of the school and the school does a ton of Black focused events. The school has Black Lives Matter posters. The library prominently displays books with Black characters. There is a yearly “Black Joy” art project that all lower elementary kids participate in and a special school wide event to display the artwork. There is a gigantic mural of a Black child on the side of the building.

All of which I have zero issue with.

What I find problematic (and illegal) is explicitly inviting only Black families to a school event and calling yourself inclusive.

Zero percent marginalized. You have to be kidding me.

Do tell. How are Black students marginalized at SWS? I’ll wait.

You are ignoring that this came about because of how Black families felt at SWS. Up to now, DCUM complained SWS was too white.

Why not just answer the simple question?

Yes that would be offensive BECAUSE white families are not a majority, the same as it would be offensive if families did something for straight only. But JUST AS I wouldn't be offended by families of LGBTQ+ kids having a gathering, I am NOT offended by families of Black kids having a gathering or families of Dyslexic kids having a gathering.

The difference between you and me seems to be that you simply don't believe that Black families have any unique concerns that would warrant such a gathering, do you? "I don't see race" right?

Still dancing around answering a question? I think the reason why is obvious.

I straightforward answered the question that it would be offensive and stated why. FFS.

You don't believe Black families have any unique concerns, or frankly don't care, do you? Answer my question.

DP

I believe the question was “how are black students marginalized” - you didn’t answer that question.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How "marginalized" are black students at SWW? Aren't they 1/3 of the school?

Zero percent marginalized. Black students are 1/3 of the school and the school does a ton of Black focused events. The school has Black Lives Matter posters. The library prominently displays books with Black characters. There is a yearly “Black Joy” art project that all lower elementary kids participate in and a special school wide event to display the artwork. There is a gigantic mural of a Black child on the side of the building.

All of which I have zero issue with.

What I find problematic (and illegal) is explicitly inviting only Black families to a school event and calling yourself inclusive.

Zero percent marginalized. You have to be kidding me.

Do tell. How are Black students marginalized at SWS? I’ll wait.

You are ignoring that this came about because of how Black families felt at SWS. Up to now, DCUM complained SWS was too white.

Why not just answer the simple question?

Yes that would be offensive BECAUSE white families are not a majority, the same as it would be offensive if families did something for straight only. But JUST AS I wouldn't be offended by families of LGBTQ+ kids having a gathering, I am NOT offended by families of Black kids having a gathering or families of Dyslexic kids having a gathering.

The difference between you and me seems to be that you simply don't believe that Black families have any unique concerns that would warrant such a gathering, do you? "I don't see race" right?

Still dancing around answering a question? I think the reason why is obvious.

I straightforward answered the question that it would be offensive and stated why. FFS.

You don't believe Black families have any unique concerns, or frankly don't care, do you? Answer my question.

List the unique concerns. That is the question. How are Black students marginalized at SWS?

They have been marginalized by not being included and feeling left out of the white yoga pant wearing clicks that DCUM has complained about SWS for years ("it's too white!" "You have to wear yoga pants to fit in!"). And they literally voiced this to school administration.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How "marginalized" are black students at SWW? Aren't they 1/3 of the school?

Zero percent marginalized. Black students are 1/3 of the school and the school does a ton of Black focused events. The school has Black Lives Matter posters. The library prominently displays books with Black characters. There is a yearly “Black Joy” art project that all lower elementary kids participate in and a special school wide event to display the artwork. There is a gigantic mural of a Black child on the side of the building.

All of which I have zero issue with.

What I find problematic (and illegal) is explicitly inviting only Black families to a school event and calling yourself inclusive.

Zero percent marginalized. You have to be kidding me.

Do tell. How are Black students marginalized at SWS? I’ll wait.

You are ignoring that this came about because of how Black families felt at SWS. Up to now, DCUM complained SWS was too white.

Why not just answer the simple question?

Yes that would be offensive BECAUSE white families are not a majority, the same as it would be offensive if families did something for straight only. But JUST AS I wouldn't be offended by families of LGBTQ+ kids having a gathering, I am NOT offended by families of Black kids having a gathering or families of Dyslexic kids having a gathering.

The difference between you and me seems to be that you simply don't believe that Black families have any unique concerns that would warrant such a gathering, do you? "I don't see race" right?

Still dancing around answering a question? I think the reason why is obvious.

I straightforward answered the question that it would be offensive and stated why. FFS.

You don't believe Black families have any unique concerns, or frankly don't care, do you? Answer my question.

List the unique concerns. That is the question. How are Black students marginalized at SWS?

They have been marginalized by not being included and feeling left out of the white yoga pant wearing clicks that DCUM has complained about SWS for years ("it's too white!" "You have to wear yoga pants to fit in!"). And they literally voiced this to school administration.

I'm a white person so honestly I can't speak specifically to how Black families have felt marginalized. I did hear from a Black parent years ago (pre 2020) that they did not feel comfortable at the school specific to race. But some other (presumably non-Black) poster on this forum is going to say "I don't think Black kids are marginalized!"

And yet on this forum there were some blatantly racist posts that had to be deleted. Well....