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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As an African American parent,  I find this post very troubling- the freak show aspect of it (come talk to me about what it is like to be surrounded by those black people) and the parents that are asking the most inane questions.  This anonymous board just allows people to do things they would never do in real life.[/quote]

I can imagine. On the other hand, racism won't go away unless we talk about it. I'm not the OP, but my child is also the "only" at school. I love the school, and won't be changing in 3rd or 4th grade, because I have confidence in the schools rigorous curriculum, and the teachers (and the administration is amazing).

Yes, some of the comments are disgusting, but better to have the conversation and not sweep it under the rug. [/quote]

I totally agree (I am a new participant in this sub-thread). 
I am white but not American. It is extremely eye opening to read about such aspects, in real life I try to keep things very superficial with black people exactly out of fear of unintentional offense. I am honestly very surprised by concepts of cultural appropriation, and by how many issues are either taboo or one needs to tread lightly. But I digress :)[/quote]

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