Colorado Elementary School Promotes ‘Families of Color Playground Night’
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A Colorado elementary school recently planned a racially-segregated “families of color playground night” in the name of diversity and inclusivity.
Chris Rufo, a journalist who has lead the charge against critical race theory, first shared a sign outside of Centennial Elementary School promoting the event.
“Denver Public Schools now promoting racially-segregated playtime—for ‘equity,’” Rufo captioned the photo.
Denver Public Schools now promoting racially-segregated playtime—for “equity.” pic.twitter.com/QO5XZXHfcX
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) December 14, 2021
The school’s Facebook page says the first event was scheduled to take place on October 13 and would then reoccur on the second Wednesday of each month to follow outside at the school, weather permitting.
Rufo reported that the event was organized by the school’s Dean of Culture, Nicole Tembrock, and that it was ultimately canceled because of Covid-19 protocols, though the school plans to reschedule in the new year.
University of Denver law professor Dave Kopel replied to Rufo’s tweets and said the event would be in violation of the state constitution, which says “nor shall any distinction or classification of pupils be made on account of race or color.”
The Facebook post also promotes an event to introduce parents to the “Community Equity Collecti
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