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Well, let's talk about critical race theory, whatever that is. Out of the school. Well, you sent all of our offices books, children's books, and I think that you're trying to accomplish something. So this book this book came from Highland Park. This is the book that I sent in each of your offices. This book teaches critical race theory to little kids.
I have an idea. How about we read that book right now? Not my idea. By Anastasia Higginbotham. When grown-ups try to hide scary things from kids, it's usually because they are scared too. You don't need to worry about this. Understand?
No. Skin color makes a difference in how the world sees you. It makes a difference in how much trouble seems to find you or let you be in stores, in cars, at school. So relieved you got here safely. Why wouldn't we?
You may get the message that racism is happening only to black and brown people. I can't watch the news. That police officer was just doing his job. Come away from the TV now. You can face this. Understanding the truth takes courage. Racism was not your idea.
You can bring your curiosity to learn about it. Some white people joined the leaders of Black Liberation. Angelina Grimke and Sarah Grimke. White people joined the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Julian Bond. Nuns joined fellow marchers on the Salma to Montgomery March. John Lewis and fellow demonstrators Neil in 1962. Colin Kaepernick kneels.
You have a chance to care about this. Why didn't anyone teach me real history? You can't hide what's right in front of me. Racial justice is possible, but only if we're honest with each other and ourselves. Your history's not all written yet. What do you want it to say?