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[quote=Anonymous]I am AA and considering CC or Mrs Simpson's for our son.Although the history of Mrs Simpson's is not pretty, neither is the history of this country
There are obvious efforts that have been made to diversify the classes,although it may be under a lawsuit.  However, Isn't that the way it is for AA's in this country?  We have to take advantage of opportunities that are NOW made available to us...like voting, education, using drinking in water fountains.

These classed are as much about the parents as the organizers. If you participate, make sure you make all of the families welcome.  If you don't participate, leave the thread so those that are gathering information can make an informed decision.

[quote=Anonymous]CC takes anyone who wants to sign up.  My daughter asked to do it -- trust me, not something I think is a priority -- and she has a great time.  So what the Hell, I sign her up.

I am a native Washingtonian who remembers the bad old days of Mrs. Simpson's previous incarnation, Mrs. Schippens.  They explicitly excluded kids who were Jewish, Black or Catholic (yep, Catholic).  In the 1980s, I believe, they were sued and entered into a consent agreement.  They will take a smattering of kids whom they previously excluded.  But just a few.  Judging who was asked in my daughter's class, I would bet they are in violation of their consent decree.

Honestly, i don't see any conceivable reason to invite some kids at this age to join a social club while not inviting others.  No justifiable reason at all.  Even if they didn't have the history of segregation I would be offended by the whole thing.

But CC is cool, if you like that sort of thing.[/quote][/quote]

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