In October, a Denver elementary school began hosting a monthly event called “families of color playground night.”
The City Journal’s Christopher Rufo is an activist in the fight against the teaching of critical race theory in American public schools. He reported that Centennial Elementary School held the first gathering on Oct. 13 and the next on Nov. 10. According to Rufo, a third event, scheduled for Dec. 8, was canceled due to “COVID protocols.”
Denver Public Schools' Scott Pribble (he/him/his) has confirmed Centennial Elementary's racially-segregated playground program, which, he claims, "create a space of belonging" and "are about uniting us, not dividing us." pic.twitter.com/UuFfbqxSsY
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) December 14, 2021
Curious as to how and why a public school would support such an overtly segregated activity, The Daily Caller reached out to the Denver Public School district.
District Media Manager Scott Pribble explained that “the school leaders at Centennial received a specific request from families to create a space of belonging.”
Pribble said, “Centennial was responsive to their request. We support efforts like this as they provide connections, support and inspiration for families which share similar experiences and come from similar backgrounds.”
Did the school actually receive an unsolicited request from a black parent to hold segregated playground nights?
Well, not exactly.
It turns out that Centennial Elementary school leaders met with “some of the black families whose children attend” schools in the district.
Oh, so Centennial was actively soliciting ideas from black families.
Rufo reported that the school’s “Dean of Culture,” Nicole Tembrock, planned the event.
Denver Public Schools now promoting racially-segregated playtime—for “equity.” pic.twitter.com/QO5XZXHfcX
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) December 14, 2021
Pribble told The Daily Caller, “Some of these families shared with us that, since the only time many of them see one another is at drop-off and pick-up times, we host some events where black families can meet one another, connect with one another and share their experiences about the school with one another.”
Centennial was simply “honoring their request,” Pribble said. But he made sure to say that “all families are welcome to attend all of [the school’s] events.”
As for me, I still can’t come to terms with the fact that an elementary school has a “dean of culture.”
According to Centennial Elementary staff, this event was organized by the school’s “Dean of Culture,” Nicole Tembrock. The event was cancelled due to COVID protocols, but they plan to reschedule in the new year. pic.twitter.com/mf24FSmfGx
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) December 14, 2021
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