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Chemisse

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4. Anytime some children are held up as inferior, it's hurtful to the kids, no matter if it is mock.

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Tue Mar 12, 2019, 06:41 AM

Mar 2019

And for those to be put in that position to be the very children who have slavery in their family history, who see racism in their daily lives and who face uncertain futures because of the color of their skin is absolutely horrific.

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Teacher's Alleged Mock Slave Auction In 5th-Grade Class Prompts AG Response [View all] appalachiablue Mar 2019 OP

As a former elementary teacher, I am appalled at what this teacher did! pazzyanne Mar 2019 #1

I grew up in this area and this would have never happened then Charlie G Mar 2019 #2

THE ROOT, "NY School Holds Mock Slave Auction Selling Black Students" appalachiablue Mar 2019 #3

Anytime some children are held up as inferior, it's hurtful to the kids, no matter if it is mock. Chemisse Mar 2019 #4

It illustrates The Wizard Mar 2019 #5

There are more effective ways to examine history other than mere role-play. LanternWaste Mar 2019 #6

To which the reply is "learning styles." Igel Mar 2019 #9

Should they whip the black students, too? DrToast Mar 2019 #8

Maybe you can help me out The Wizard Mar 2019 #11

I'm asking you if they should, as that is part of our history. DrToast Mar 2019 #12

For fuck's sake... Blue_Tires Mar 2019 #7

"Gather round, children." Politicub Mar 2019 #10