“‘I’ve heard a couple of people talk about how they’ve never experienced racism or seen racism in the schools. The funny part is that the only people who have said that tonight are white,’ said Kyle Ford, a resident of Woodstock. ‘I didn't experience it — it’s probably because I'm white.’
“‘I appreciate those who have never experienced racism. Great! Put on another skin color someday. Try somebody else’s shoes,’ said Anne Keels, a 1968 African American graduate from Stonewall Jackson.”
In the meantime, what’s their library budget look like?
Ten years ago my nephew was a band director in a county not too far from there. A father spoke against the school budget for music, arts, and libraries, because “he didn’t need any of that when he went to school and his kids didn’t either.” Appalled, grieved, yes. Surprised, sadly no. I love my home state, but I fear for the health and welfare of its students.
I see that Mountain View High School is on Stonewall Lane🙄
Oh well. :-(
Thankful that Shenandoah County is not changing the school names back, but those in favor will work harder to change the makeup of the board.
From https://www.dnronline.com/news/shenandoah_county/shenandoah-school-names-wont-change/article_387a191c-f425-5020-be8c-13573b698e59.html
“‘I’ve heard a couple of people talk about how they’ve never experienced racism or seen racism in the schools. The funny part is that the only people who have said that tonight are white,’ said Kyle Ford, a resident of Woodstock. ‘I didn't experience it — it’s probably because I'm white.’
“‘I appreciate those who have never experienced racism. Great! Put on another skin color someday. Try somebody else’s shoes,’ said Anne Keels, a 1968 African American graduate from Stonewall Jackson.”
In the meantime, what’s their library budget look like?
"In the meantime, what’s their library budget look like?"
My guess is that you would be appalled.
Ten years ago my nephew was a band director in a county not too far from there. A father spoke against the school budget for music, arts, and libraries, because “he didn’t need any of that when he went to school and his kids didn’t either.” Appalled, grieved, yes. Surprised, sadly no. I love my home state, but I fear for the health and welfare of its students.