In this episode, Karen sits down to talk with Lacey. She shares her experience of racial discrimination and harassment in her children's school in Castle Rock, Colorado.
The incident began when her daughter was called a racial slur in the school gymnasium, leading Lacey to question the school's response and the lack of clear definitions and punishments for hate crimes. Another incident involved her daughter being forced to argue in favor of slavery during a class debate on Jim Crow laws.
Lacey also discovered a Snapchat group where her son and other black students were targeted with racial slurs and harassment. Despite reporting the incidents to the school and district, Lacey faced inadequate responses and a lack of action. Eventually this led her to file a federal lawsuit.
She emphasizes the importance of speaking out, advocating for change, and holding the school district accountable. Lacey highlights the need for solidarity and the role of privilege in supporting marginalized communities.
She shares her plans to continue fighting for justice and spreading awareness of the issues faced by marginalized children in schools.
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In this episode, Karen sits down to talk with Lacey. She shares her experience of racial discrimination and harassment in her children's school in Castle Rock, Colorado.
The incident began when her daughter was called a racial slur in the school gymnasium, leading Lacey to question the school's response and the lack of clear definitions and punishments for hate crimes. Another incident involved her daughter being forced to argue in favor of slavery during a class debate on Jim Crow laws.
Lacey also discovered a Snapchat group where her son and other black students were targeted with racial slurs and harassment. Despite reporting the incidents to the school and district, Lacey faced inadequate responses and a lack of action. Eventually this led her to file a federal lawsuit.
She emphasizes the importance of speaking out, advocating for change, and holding the school district accountable. Lacey highlights the need for solidarity and the role of privilege in supporting marginalized communities.
She shares her plans to continue fighting for justice and spreading awareness of the issues faced by marginalized children in schools.
Support the Defense of Democracy Nonprofit organization!
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Become a DofD Support Partner Simply by Texting: "DOFD" to 44321
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