Mother Speaks Out at BLM Protest
1 2020-11-09T21:32:52+00:00 Aditi Mukkara 0491e279d18d06f6564c70318b3eb29abd6da4f7 89 1 Pilar Crawford, an African American mother and former resident of Los Gatos, speaks out against the racism prevalent in the school district and her daughter's experiences as a black student. plain 2020-11-09T21:32:52+00:00 Aditi Mukkara 0491e279d18d06f6564c70318b3eb29abd6da4f7This page is referenced by:
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Recent Social Justice Movement's Effects on Education
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Recent social justice movements, specifically the Black Lives Matter movement, have put pressure on communities and schools to acknowledge the racism and xenophobia that is deep-rooted within them. The movement has forced institutions to reflect upon their practices, sparked conversations regarding racial justice, and encouraged individuals to listen to other’s experiences.
“My daughter has shed too many tears and my heart aches for her. Imagine you're just walking down the hall trying to get to your next class. And a six foot two boy white boy in passing leans down to you and whispers [the N word] in your ear. This was last year. My daughter graduated in 2019.”
Due to bold individuals who stood up and the unconditional support from their communities, schools were forced to:
- Redesign their Curriculum
- Make the Environment More Inclusive
- Address Racism on Campus
How has the BLM movement affected the students and staff of educational institutions/programs?
