We know who the perpetrator is: Ben Fields. We know where he works: Spring Valley High School. This is on HIM. #AssaultAtSpringValleyHigh
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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. #AssaultAtSpringValleyHigh
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@aurabogado math has to do with mental aptitude, not skin color. How offensive0 replies 0 retweets 0 likesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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