Opting Out of Black History Month Lessons? That’s White Privilege

Black and brown folks don’t get to pick and choose the things they’re expected to learn. Guess why not?

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Imagine the scene: It’s the first day of school, and Cynthia Robinson, an 8-year old black child, walks up to her white teacher, Ms. Jones.