So... BLM Nashville organizer, minister, writer and youth worker Brittany Paschall was hired in Jun 2019 to be the first "Dean of Intercultural Development" at the Lipscomb Academy a private Christian prep school in the Nashville area.
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When she was hired Paschall said "“Diversity is integral to every part of Christian mission. I’m excited to partner with the Lipscomb Academy family to move toward a community that is more reflective of the kingdom of God."pic.twitter.com/9C114tSqfq
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John Rich - yes he of Big & Rich and Surreal Life fame - has been coming for Pashchall who he feels "wasn't properly vetted" before being hired as Intercultural Dean. RT if you've heard this one before. He claims there is no racism as the Lipscomb school...pic.twitter.com/mpMhDFKWQ8
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Since her hiring John Rich has been using his considerable influence to push Paschall out of her position. He even canceled a planned fundraiser for the school because “we cannot in good conscience continue to raise money for a school who has so drastically disappointed us.”
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Now Rich took specific issues with various pieces Paschall has written - again Brittney is a respected local organizer and a leader in the
#FreeCyntoia efforts - but the last straw for@johnrich was when an essay on white privilege was used in a middle school class.pic.twitter.com/UpqZ8lk4EnPrikaži ovu nit -
@NashvilleScene reports that this essay was used by a white teacher & was written by a white person... and YET@johnrich decided this was all the fault of Brittany Paschall - the Deal of Intercultural Development. Paschall is being used as a scapegoat and the school is buckling.Prikaži ovu nit -
I have it on good authority that the Lipscomb school is pressuring Brittany Paschall to resign because of the fragile, racist feelings of
@johnrich - because of his influence, this is getting very little coverage in the news and I wanted to make sure Brittany has our support.Prikaži ovu nit -
Read this article and share it widely. Tag
@johnrich in because low and behold in Dec a Twitter account called “MakeLipscombGreat1891” has been created with the sole purpose of complaining about Paschall - sound familiar huh?!https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pith-in-the-wind/article/21112327/john-rich-is-angry-about-lipscomb-academys-dean-of-intercultural-development …Prikaži ovu nit -
Students of Black and Brown students have been disturbed and upset at what has happened at a series of town halls - and they have been clear that they support Paschall and that the school needs to do more to combat racism among students, faculty & administrators.pic.twitter.com/JTFNQVDU1n
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I'll leave you with this gem from a community-wide email
@johnrich sent: “Whether it be race, climate, or any other sensitive issue, the Bible addresses ALL of those things,” wrote the “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy” singer. (So fire that Black Woman, that part is implied)Prikaži ovu nit
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