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California School District Promotes Segregated ‘Black Parent’ Meeting

Chrissy Clark
California School District Promotes Segregated ‘Black Parent’ Meeting
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A California school district is promoting a black-only parent meeting that calls for black parents to have a larger influence on the curriculum that is taught in schools. 

The Val Verde Unified School District is promoting a seven-part black-only event for parents to share their experiences and give input into how the district should alter its curriculum. The segregated events will take place throughout the spring 2021 academic year. 

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