For starters, my heart grieves for the child who was violently attacked by a cop at school. #AssaultAtSpringValleyHigh
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But what also bothers me is people saying, "Why didn't anyone do anything?!" You're blaming the wrong person.
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We know who the perpetrator is: Ben Fields. We know where he works: Spring Valley High School. This is on HIM.
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We need to work against the reflex that blames others for police violence. It's on them, not bystanders.
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Still, I'm taken aback by my own tendency to make this a learning moment—at the cost of a black girl's pain.
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There's so much here, friends... But again, my thoughts are with this child and the lifetime that follows her.
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For the folks that think we need cops at schools because "scary gangs"? Let's tease this out.
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It's children of color who are systemically labeled "disruptive," ok? And that comes with consequences.
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One of the consequences is being sent to detention—where kids who are labeled "gang members" are hanging out.
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The kid who's labeled "disruptive" is now hanging out with "gang members." Suddenly, they're "gang affiliated."
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Meanwhile, the BIGGEST gang is out really running things. They wear colors, too. They're called the police.
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We don't need cops in school. We need good food. Well-paid teachers. Activities outside of test preparation.
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Did I just read that this happened in a math class? As if black girls aren't sufficiently terrorized in math.
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@aurabogado@rini6 former students are saying this has been happening for a while and the school did nothing#AssaultAtSpringValleyHighThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@aurabogado@the_author_ I had no idea actually. I am not in the US though. I am very confused by this cops in schools thing. Wow. TerribleThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@aurabogado we need 2remove police fm schools period. Let em call 911 so they can think abt escalating routine disciplinary situationsThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@aurabogado Don't go into pipes, then have freedom to choose good paths.#MakeGoodChoices in the#LandOfOpportunity and you#CreateSuccessThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@aurabogado@kchamomile the fact that schools of colour still exist is just as sickening
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