SWS - You are only invited if you’re Black

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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.

This is the singularly most idiotic and nonspecific thing I’ve ever read on DCUM.

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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.

This is the singularly most idiotic and nonspecific thing I’ve ever read on DCUM.

Well if you are an SWS parent, how about go ask Black parents if they have specific concerns to race? Why does my opinion matter, I'm not Black? Go hear it from the source so you can evaluate if you want to take their concerns to heart or feel like their concerns are idiotic?

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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.

This is the singularly most idiotic and nonspecific thing I’ve ever read on DCUM.

You aren't going to hear specific concerns from a white parent, you are going to hear them from black families if you want to get into specific occurrences. So get out there and investigate and get back to us on your official judge ruling. Ask black families how they feel about the email.

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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.

This is the singularly most idiotic and nonspecific thing I’ve ever read on DCUM.

You aren't going to hear specific concerns from a white parent, you are going to hear them from black families if you want to get into specific occurrences. So get out there and investigate and get back to us on your official judge ruling. Ask black families how they feel about the email.

Seems like there would be some easy to list concerns if there were some, so the concerns would actually be addressed at some point. But I guess you'd have to go to the secret meeting to find out, but you can't if you're not in the club.

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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.

This is the singularly most idiotic and nonspecific thing I’ve ever read on DCUM.

You aren't going to hear specific concerns from a white parent, you are going to hear them from black families if you want to get into specific occurrences. So get out there and investigate and get back to us on your official judge ruling. Ask black families how they feel about the email.

Seems like there would be some easy to list concerns if there were some, so the concerns would actually be addressed at some point. But I guess you'd have to go to the secret meeting to find out, but you can't if you're not in the club.

You think DCUM is where you are going to hear specific concerns? OK.

[Anonymous]

I don't know DCUM demographics, but it's quite possible that Black people aren't in the mood to post on this thread.

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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.

This is the singularly most idiotic and nonspecific thing I’ve ever read on DCUM.

You aren't going to hear specific concerns from a white parent, you are going to hear them from black families if you want to get into specific occurrences. So get out there and investigate and get back to us on your official judge ruling. Ask black families how they feel about the email.

Seems like there would be some easy to list concerns if there were some, so the concerns would actually be addressed at some point. But I guess you'd have to go to the secret meeting to find out, but you can't if you're not in the club.

You think DCUM is where you are going to hear specific concerns? OK.

It's a start. It's so telling that people can't articulate their issues and concerns.

[Anonymous]

I thought SWS was too white? When did DCUM change its mind?

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/175/962812.page

[Anonymous]

I’m always interested in people who are outraged about these sorts of things. I think there are important discussions to be had but the people who are upset tend not to want to have them and I’ve never been convinced that their outrage isn't just hysterical.

[Anonymous]

Too lazy to go back and quote, but there is a girls on the run counterpart for boys called Let Me Run. Not endorsing it, just know someone who started a chapter for her boys.

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Anonymous wrote:Why are you so angry that black families are coming together to support each other? Is this hurting your child? Do you feel like you are lacking support? I know it sounds snarky, but I'm asking seriously.

What would happen if there was an invite for white families only?

Please define "white" without using the word "not". "White" was invented as a fuzzy term to mean "not of any race or ethnicity that is currently marginalzed in US society" Races become "white" over time when the stop being isolatable for marginalization.

huh? most people define “white” as “descended from Europeans.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m always interested in people who are outraged about these sorts of things. I think there are important discussions to be had but the people who are upset tend not to want to have them and I’ve never been convinced that their outrage isn't just hysterical.

White people are literally not invited to attend the discussions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Too lazy to go back and quote, but there is a girls on the run counterpart for boys called Let Me Run. Not endorsing it, just know someone who started a chapter for her boys.

There’s also Young Men in Motion.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m always interested in people who are outraged about these sorts of things. I think there are important discussions to be had but the people who are upset tend not to want to have them and I’ve never been convinced that their outrage isn't just hysterical.

White people are literally not invited to attend the discussions.

Are English only speaking parents invited to the group that is specifically for families of Spanish speaking kids at Deal?

And if not, are they offended?

How do affinity groups work at Deal? Their website says they have them but I haven't seen a multi page thread about it yet.

[Anonymous]

What about the Black Parent Resource Group at Georgetown Day? Where is the multiple page thread ln that?

A group for GDS parents/guardians of African descent. The mission of the Black Parent Resource Group is to support Black parents and their family network by encouraging active engagement and participation in the GDS community.

https://www.gds.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/affinity-groups