An elementary school in Denver, Colorado has sparked outrage over “separate” playtime for “colored families” on the playground.
The Centennial Elementary School hosted the equity event on December 8 for families of color to get together and play.
But critics have taken a beating at the event that conservative journalist Christopher Rufo called “racially segregated playtime.”
Rufo, one of the nation’s leading anti-critical race theory activists, told Fox the event was “racism under the guise of justice” and joined a growing number of people on social media calling for the school to end the program.
Christopher Rufo, one of the nation’s leading anti-critical race theory activists, claimed that the Centennial Elementary School, in Denver, Colorado, dealt with segregation by hosting a “families of color playground night,” despite the event being open to everyone. was open
One Twitter user named Geoffrey Miller wrote, “If civil rights activists of the 1950s got out of a time machine today and saw all these things, they’d conclude their movement had failed.”
Another Twitter user by the name of Hound echoed the fear of segregation in schools, writing, “We’re going to get divorced again, and somehow they’ll argue it’s the white conservative men’s fault.”
Roy Ben-Tzvi, another person on Twitter, mocked the idea that the event could be used to promote equality and celebrate diversity.
“This whole racism disguised as a phenomenon of progress is so backward,” he wrote.
Another Twitter user named Timothy claimed the event turned children “into a racist product.”
“If this continues, the product will want and demand a separate workspace as they get older in the workforce.”
Dave Kopel, a law professor at the University of Denver, also echoed claims that the event violated Colorado’s law that schools “do not discriminate or classify students on the basis of race or color.” .
Many called the program a work of segregation and called for its end. Dave Kopel, a law professor at the University of Denver, claimed the event violated Colorado state law
Dr, Alex Marrero, Superintendent of Public Schools in Denver
Denver Public Schools did not immediately respond to DailyMail.com’s request for comment. Dr, Alex Marrero is Superintendent of Public Schools in Denver.
In a statement to Fox newsCentennial Elementary School officials said the event was organized at the request of parents and open to all families.
“Our school leaders have met with a number of black families whose children attend our school to determine how these families can feel more included in our school community.
“Some of these families told us that since many of them only see each other during drop-off and pick-up times, we organize a number of events where black families can meet, interact and share their experiences. experiences with each other about the school. We honor their request.
“All families are welcome to attend all of our events, and families from different backgrounds have done so.”
The event itself was canceled due to COVID-19 protocols, but the school said the event will continue into 2022.
The event was postponed to next year due to the COVID-19 protocols
Others on Twitter defended the program, criticizing the outcry against it
Others on Twitter supported the school, saying the outcry was supported by empty claims of segregation, as anyone can participate in the event.
A Twitter user by the name of Arvind wrote: “An event of one Wednesday in a month, in an open playground, for black and brown people, where white people are welcome, just not in the foreground or perhaps honored … sponsored racial segregation ‘?'(sic)
Nina Tannenwald, another Twitter user, wrote: ‘By thee. Lots of mother of pearl here. Anyone can come to these kinds of events. They are not exclusive.’
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