{"id":2170811,"date":"2024-02-07T21:06:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T02:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-math-and-science-academy-hosts-race-based-retreats-exclusively-for-black-and-latinx-students\/"},"modified":"2024-02-07T21:10:42","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T02:10:42","slug":"illinois-math-and-science-academy-hosts-race-based-retreats-exclusively-for-black-and-latinx-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-math-and-science-academy-hosts-race-based-retreats-exclusively-for-black-and-latinx-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois Math and Science Academy hosts exclusive race-based retreats for Black and Latinx students"},"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\">28<\/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%2Fillinois-math-and-science-academy-hosts-race-based-retreats-exclusively-for-black-and-latinx-students%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=2170811&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--><h2>A Complaint Filed\u200d Against Illinois Math and \u2063Science Academy for\u2063 Race-Based Retreat<\/h2>\n<p>A parent&#8217;s rights group has\u2064 filed\u200d a civil rights complaint\u200b against \u200can Illinois math and\u2062 science school for hosting an annual\u2064 race-based retreat exclusively for black and &#8220;Latinx&#8221; students. The complaint, filed by Parents Defending Education, targets the Illinois Math and\u2064 Science Academy and its racially focused programs\u200b centered around the Brotherhood Sister Circle (BHSC), a club that appears to be open only to black and\u2063 Latino students. According to the complaint, the club organizes \u2062an annual retreat \u2064exclusively for black and &#8220;Latinx&#8221; individuals.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint comes at a time \u2064when schools nationwide are facing criticism for prioritizing racial and sexual identity over education. Shockingly, a report from last year revealed that there\u200c were \u206253 schools in Illinois\u200c where no students were \u200dproficient in math.<\/p>\n<p>Caroline Moore, vice president of PDE, expressed concern over the preferential treatment given to students based on race\u200b and\u2064 sex. She highlighted the fact that the Brotherhood and\u2063 Sisterhood Circle affinity \u2062group explicitly excludes white male students.<\/p>\n<h3>Equal\u2063 Protection Clause and Title VI Violations<\/h3>\n<p>The complaint \u200bargues that the Illinois Math and Science Academy is violating the Equal \u2062Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and\u2064 Title VI \u2062of the\u200c Civil Rights Act,\u2063 which prohibits the\u200c use of federal funding\u2064 for \u200bracially discriminatory programming.<\/p>\n<p>The school, \u200chowever, defends its program, stating that it aims to provide \u200bopportunities for students to celebrate their culture and \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-important-that-osha-mandate-not-be-allowed-to-stand-massive-expansion-of-federal-power\/\" title=\"DeSantis: \u2018Important\u2019 That \u2018OSHA Mandate Not Be Allowed To Stand,\u2019 \u2018Massive Expansion Of Federal Power\u2019\">discuss issues related<\/a>\u200c to \u200dtheir\u200d identities. \u2063The school&#8217;s public affairs officer, Tami Armstrong, expressed willingness to address any questions from \u200cthe Office for Civil Rights regarding the club activities.<\/p>\n<p>According to the \u200cschool, the program is designed to empower black and Latinx students \u2062by enhancing their strengths, creativity, intelligence, promoting networking, community involvement, financial literacy, \u2062resources, and academic success.<\/p>\n<p>The annual retreat organized\u200b by the club allows black and Latinx students to engage in meaningful conversations, fun activities, and meet alumni. The retreat also encourages black\u200b and Latino alumni to \u2063participate.<\/p>\n<p>In preparation for the retreat, school staff requested the contact information of black and Latino students, and the school&#8217;s DEI \u2062director specifically asked for black or &#8220;Latinx&#8221; photographers. These requests have raised concerns about discrimination and\u200b exclusion.<\/p>\n<p>Caroline Moore of \u2062PDE criticized the organizers for\u200d their request, stating that \u200cit reveals &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgetown-places-staff-member-on-leave-after-anti-semitic-posts-revealed\/\" title=\"Georgetown suspends staff member over anti-Semitic posts.\">deep-seated hate<\/a>&#8221; towards a specific demographic. She also highlighted breakout sessions at the \u2063retreat focused on \u200c&#8221;men \u2062of color&#8221; and &#8220;women of color,&#8221; as well as a session on &#8220;Black\u200d and Latinx \u200bEmotional Social Well-being in a Radicalized Society.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The complaint argues that by segregating students based on\u2064 skin color and gender for educational programming, the \u2062Illinois \u2062Math and Science Academy \u200dperpetuates and condones discrimination, which will have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/young-americans-must-lead-the-way-in-opposing-additional-covid-shutdowns\/\" title=\"Young Americans Must Lead The Way In Opposing Additional COVID Shutdowns\">long-term consequences<\/a> \u2062for both the institution and its students.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 What impact do race-based programs\u2064 like the Brotherhood Sister Circle \u200bhave on promoting \u2064inclusivity and equality among students of different backgrounds?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nt argues that the \u200cIllinois Math and Sciences Academy&#8217;s race-based retreat and the Brotherhood Sister Circle program violate\u200d the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and\u200c Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-law-that-forces-christian-wedding-photographers-to-censor-their-own-websites-is-opposed-by-14-states\/\" title=\"New York law that forces Christian wedding photographers to CENSOR their own websites is opposed by 14 states\">laws prohibit discrimination based<\/a> on race in public institutions that\u2062 receive federal\u200c funding.<\/p>\n<p>The complainant \u2063asserts \u2062that by hosting a retreat exclusively for black \u200band &#8220;Latinx&#8221; students, the Illinois\u2064 Math and Sciences\u200d Academy\u2063 is engaging in\u2063 racial segregation \u200cand exclusion. This goes\u200d against the principles of equal protection and\u200c equal opportunity that these \u2062laws \u2064seek to uphold.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the complaint argues \u2063that the Brotherhood \u200bSister Circle program, by explicitly \u200cexcluding white\u2064 male students, discriminates based on \u200bboth race and sex. It is important to note that Title VI\u2063 explicitly prohibits \u2062discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walsh-with-the-insane-equality-act-the-democrat-party-has-declared-total-war-on-reality\/\" title=\"WALSH: With The Insane \u2018Equality Act,\u2019 The Democrat Party Has Declared Total War On Reality\">federally funded programs<\/a>, while the Equal Protection\u200b Clause covers all \u200dforms of discrimination based on race, including race-based programs.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 complainant highlights the detrimental\u2064 effects of such race-based programs on students of all backgrounds.\u2064 Instead of promoting \u2063inclusivity and equality, they create\u200c divisions \u2062based \u2064on race\u2062 and perpetuate a sense of victimhood or \u200dentitlement among certain groups. These programs, while perhaps \u2064well-intentioned, can unintentionally reinforce\u2063 stereotypes and undermine\u200d the\u2063 goal of achieving\u2063 a truly color-blind society.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the complaint \u2063raises concerns about the academic impact of prioritizing racial identity\u200d over \u200beducation. \u200cIt cites the report \u2064that found \u206453 schools in Illinois where no students were proficient in math. \u2063This suggests that resources and\u200d efforts may be misdirected towards promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives rather than focusing on improving students&#8217; academic skills and knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the civil \u200drights complaint filed\u200c against the Illinois Math and Sciences \u2064Academy raises important issues regarding the legality and impact of race-based programs in educational institutions. It calls into question whether such programs violate the principles of equal protection and equal opportunity, as well as their effects on students&#8217; academic outcomes. The outcome\u2062 of this complaint could have significant\u200d implications for the\u2064 promotion of diversity and inclusion in educational settings while maintaining a commitment to fairness and \u2062academic\u200d excellence for all students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A parent&#8217;s rights group has filed a civil rights complaint against the Illinois Math and Science Academy. The complaint states that the school organizes a yearly race-based retreat exclusively for black and &#8220;Latinx&#8221; students. 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