{"id":1119632,"date":"2021-12-14T21:59:13","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T02:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1119632"},"modified":"2021-12-14T21:59:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T02:59:15","slug":"separate-but-equitable-denver-elementary-school-hosts-racially-segregated-family-playground-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/separate-but-equitable-denver-elementary-school-hosts-racially-segregated-family-playground-night\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Separate But Equitable\u2019: Denver Elementary School Hosts Racially Segregated Family Playground Night"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fseparate-but-equitable-denver-elementary-school-hosts-racially-segregated-family-playground-night%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1119632&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Centennial Elementary School in Denver, Colorado, is taking us back to the days of state-sanctioned racism a la their segregated \u201cFamilies of Color Playground Nights.\u201d The surprising event put on in the name of diversity, equity, and inclusion was flagged by Manhattan Institute senior fellow and City Journal writer Christopher Rufo on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Rufo tweeted, \u201cDenver Public Schools now promoting racially-segregated playtime\u2014for \u2018equity.&#8217;\u201d alongside a photo that featured advertisements for one of the events:<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Denver Public Schools now promoting racially-segregated playtime\u2014for &#8220;equity.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QO5XZXHfcX\">pic.twitter.com\/QO5XZXHfcX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Christopher F. Rufo \u2694\ufe0f (@realchrisrufo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realchrisrufo\/status\/1470799371255967746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 14, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Denver Public Schools spokesperson Scott Pribble confirmed to Rufo that these events have been taking place. Pribble also said that the \u201cFamilies of Color\u201d playground nights \u201cprovide connections, support, and inspirations for families which share similar experiences, and come from similar backgrounds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEfforts like these are about uniting us, not dividing us,\u201d Pribble said regarding the school event.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Denver Public Schools&#8217; Scott Pribble (he\/him\/his) has confirmed Centennial Elementary&#8217;s racially-segregated playground program, which, he claims, &#8220;create a space of belonging&#8221; and &#8220;are about uniting us, not dividing us.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UuFfbqxSsY\">pic.twitter.com\/UuFfbqxSsY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Christopher F. Rufo \u2694\ufe0f (@realchrisrufo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realchrisrufo\/status\/1470886984000458756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 14, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In response to that statement from the school district, Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon simply said, \u201c\u2018Division unites us.\u2019 Orwellian nonsense.\u201d<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cDivision unites us.\u201d Orwellian nonsense.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Seth Dillon (@SethDillon) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SethDillon\/status\/1470891531330633733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 14, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In a statement <a href=\"https:\/\/dailycaller.com\/2021\/12\/14\/denver-public-schools-racially-segregated-playground-night\/\">given<\/a> to The Daily Caller, Pribble also said that the events were created after several black families had requested a \u201cspace of belonging.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome of these families shared with us that, since the only time many of them see one another is at drop-off and pick-up times, we host some events where Black families can meet one another, connect with one another and share their experiences about the school with one another,\u201d The Daily Caller reported.<\/p>\n<p>Rufo \u2014 who has emerged as a leader in the anti-critical race theory movement \u2014 compared past forms of discrimination by saying, \u201c[f]rom \u2018separate but equal\u2019 to \u2018separate but equitable.&#8217;\u201d<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">From &#8220;separate but equal&#8221; to &#8220;separate but equitable.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NcUVqXe0Du\">pic.twitter.com\/NcUVqXe0Du<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Christopher F. Rufo \u2694\ufe0f (@realchrisrufo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realchrisrufo\/status\/1470866729999945743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 14, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rufo also found that the monthly events included several activities based on critical race theory principles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn this first session, we will introduce the Equity Book Study and Equity Discussions which will alternate each month,\u201d a Facebook post from September said, adding that the group would meet the first Wednesday of each month and that it would be reading<em> \u201cHow We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community\u201d<\/em> by Mia Birdsong.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn alternating months, we will discuss another resource, topic, or equity-related theme,\u201d the social media post added. \u201cThis first month, we will focus on getting to know each other and learning about how we can contribute to equity at Centennial.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, Denver law professor Dave Kopel made note that these events are likely illegal.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The &#8220;Families of Color Playground Night&#8221;\u2014a form of state-sanctioned racial discrimination\u2014is a monthly activity at Centennial Elementary. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nagCE5g0sb\">pic.twitter.com\/nagCE5g0sb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Christopher F. Rufo \u2694\ufe0f (@realchrisrufo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realchrisrufo\/status\/1470846420173438984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 14, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Segregation sanctioned by school officials \u2014 who for some reason believe it to beneficial \u2014 has crept back up in America over at least the past year. In August, The Daily Wire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/black-parents-outraged-after-learning-atlanta-elementary-school-segregated-classes-by-race\">reported<\/a> on a black mother in Atlanta who was outraged after learning her daughter\u2019s school principal had divided classes between white and black students:<\/p>\n<p><em>Black mother Kila Posey was outraged after learning that her child\u2019s Atlanta public elementary school was segregating classrooms based on race.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>According to a report from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsbtv.com\/news\/local\/parent-files-complaint-against-atlanta-elementary-school-alleges-its-segregating-classes\/2PNTBQDPQRCM7CXJTESRXUTMJE\/\">WSB-TV Atlanta<\/a>, Posey uncovered that the school\u2019s principal was segregating classes based on race when she insisted that her child be moved to a different classroom. The principal, Sharyn Briscoe, told Posey that her child would be \u201cisolated\u201d in the desired classroom because it wasn\u2019t a \u201cblack class.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c[The principal] said, \u2018that\u2019s not one of the black classes.\u2019 And I immediately said, \u2018what does that mean?\u2019 I was confused,\u201d Posey told the local news outlet. \u201cI asked for more clarification. I was like, \u2018we have those in this school?\u2019 And she proceeded to say that yes, \u2018I have decided that I\u2019m going to place all of the black students in two classes.\u2019\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Posey claims that the elementary school created eight classes, two for black students, and six for white students.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe\u2019ve lost sleep trying to figure out, like, why would a person do this? First, it was just disbelief that I was having this conversation in 2020 with a person that looks just like me, a black woman,\u201d Posey said. \u201cIt\u2019s segregating classrooms. You cannot segregate classrooms. You can\u2019t do it.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The \u201cFamilies of Color Playground Nights\u201d come nearly 70 years after the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was illegal under the U.S. Constitution.<\/p>\n<p><em>The views expressed in this piece are the author\u2019s own and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Centennial Elementary School in Denver, Colorado, is taking us back to the days of state-sanctioned racism a la their segregated \u201cFamilies of Color Playground Nights.\u201d The surprising event put on in the name of diversity, equity, and inclusion was flagged by Manhattan Institute senior fellow and City Journal writer Christopher Rufo on Tuesday.Rufo tweeted, \u201cDenver Public Schools now promoting racially-segregated playtime\u2014for \u2018equity.&#8217;\u201d alongside a photo that featured advertisements for one of the events:Denver Public Schools now promoting racially-segregated playtime\u2014for &#8220;equity.&#8221; pic.twitter.com\/QO5XZXHfcX\u2014 Christopher F. Rufo \u2694\ufe0f (@realchrisrufo) December 14, 2021Denver Public Schools spokesperson Scott Pribble confirmed to Rufo that these events have been taking place. Pribble also said that the \u201cFamilies of Color\u201d playground nights \u201cprovide connections, support, and inspirations for families which share similar experiences, and come from similar backgrounds.\u201d\u201cEfforts like these are about uniting us, not dividing us,\u201d Pribble said regarding the school event.Denver Public Schools&#8217; Scott Pribble (he\/him\/his) has confirmed Centennial Elementary&#8217;s racially-segregated playground program, which, he claims, &#8220;create a space of belonging&#8221; and &#8220;are about uniting us, not dividing us.&#8221; pic.twitter.com\/UuFfbqxSsY\u2014 Christopher F. Rufo \u2694\ufe0f (@realchrisrufo) December 14, 2021In response to that statement from the school district, Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon simply said, \u201c\u2018Division unites us.\u2019 Orwellian nonsense.\u201d\u201cDivision unites us.\u201d Orwellian nonsense.\u2014 Seth Dillon (@SethDillon) December 14, 2021In a statement given to The Daily Caller, Pribble also said that the events were created after several black families had requested a \u201cspace of belonging.\u201d\u201cSome of these families shared with us that, since the only time many of them see one another is at drop-off and pick-up times, we host some events where Black families can meet one another, connect with one another and share their experiences about the school with one another,\u201d The Daily Caller reported.Rufo \u2014 who has emerged as a leader in the anti-critical race theory movement \u2014 compared past forms of discrimination by saying, \u201c[f]rom \u2018separate but equal\u2019 to \u2018separate but equitable.&#8217;\u201dFrom &#8220;separate but equal&#8221; to &#8220;separate but equitable.&#8221; pic.twitter.com\/NcUVqXe0Du\u2014 Christopher F. Rufo \u2694\ufe0f (@realchrisrufo) December 14, 2021Rufo also found that the monthly events included several activities based on critical race theory principles.\u201cIn this first session, we will introduce the Equity Book Study and Equity Discussions which will alternate each month,\u201d a Facebook post from September said, adding that the group would meet the first Wednesday of each month and that it would be reading \u201cHow We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community\u201d by Mia Birdsong.\u201d\u201cIn alternating months, we will discuss another resource, topic, or equity-related theme,\u201d the social media post added. \u201cThis first month, we will focus on getting to know each other and learning about how we can contribute to equity at Centennial.\u201dLikewise, Denver law professor Dave Kopel made note that these events are likely illegal.The &#8220;Families of Color Playground Night&#8221;\u2014a form of state-sanctioned racial discrimination\u2014is a monthly activity at Centennial Elementary. pic.twitter.com\/nagCE5g0sb\u2014 Christopher F. Rufo \u2694\ufe0f (@realchrisrufo) December 14, 2021Segregation sanctioned by school officials \u2014 who for some reason believe it to beneficial \u2014 has crept back up in America over at least the past year. In August, The Daily Wire reported on a black mother in Atlanta who was outraged after learning her daughter\u2019s school principal had divided classes between white and black students:Black mother Kila Posey was outraged after learning that her child\u2019s Atlanta public elementary school was segregating classrooms based on race.\u00a0According to a report from\u00a0WSB-TV Atlanta, Posey uncovered that the school\u2019s principal was segregating classes based on race when she insisted that her child be moved to a different classroom. The principal, Sharyn Briscoe, told Posey that her child would be \u201cisolated\u201d in the desired classroom because it wasn\u2019t a \u201cblack class.\u201d\u00a0\u201c[The principal] said, \u2018that\u2019s not one of the black classes.\u2019 And I immediately said, \u2018what does that mean?\u2019 I was confused,\u201d Posey told the local news outlet. \u201cI asked for more clarification. I was like, \u2018we have those in this school?\u2019 And she proceeded to say that yes, \u2018I have decided that I\u2019m going to place all of the black students in two classes.\u2019\u201d\u00a0Posey claims that the elementary school created eight classes, two for black students, and six for white students.\u00a0\u00a0\u201cWe\u2019ve lost sleep trying to figure out, like, why would a person do this? First, it was just disbelief that I was having this conversation in 2020 with a person that looks just like me, a black woman,\u201d Posey said. \u201cIt\u2019s segregating classrooms. You cannot segregate classrooms. You can\u2019t do it.\u201d\u00a0The \u201cFamilies of Color Playground Nights\u201d come nearly 70 years after the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was illegal under the U.S. Constitution.The views expressed in this piece are the author\u2019s own and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. 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