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NAACP weighs in on St. George.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:08 pm
Searched, didn’t see. Sorry if already posted.
I’m not normally at a loss for words, but the racist bullshite in this is truly fricking mind blowing. Plea into the wind to keep the white people and their money hostage.
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As representatives of the Baton Rouge Chapter of the NAACP, we are deeply committed to safeguarding the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color in our city. It is with this commitment in mind that we address you today regarding the recent Louisiana Supreme Court decision supporting the incorporation of the proposed city of St. George and the Louisiana Legislature’s proposal of House Bill 6.
The St. George plan poses significant risks to our education system, threatens the continuity of critical programs, and challenges community representation. The creation of a new municipality introduces considerable uncertainty around funding allocation for our schools, jeopardizing the cornerstone of our community's future: education. We urge the court to ensure that current funding levels are maintained, if not increased, to support our schools during this transition period. We emphasize the importance of community involvement in decisions that impact our children's education. The incorporation of St. George should not diminish transparency or reduce community input.
We acknowledge Mayor-President Broome's opposition to the movement, reflecting concerns about potential segregation and unequal resource distribution. In light of these considerations, we call upon organizers, policymakers, and supporters to recognize the broader implications for education, community representation, and social justice. Our children and community deserve a stable, equitable, and inclusive environment, and we implore decision makers to prioritize these fundamental values.
Additionally, we express our concerns about the proposed annexation into the new city of St. George and its implications for education. While we understand the desire for local autonomy, we urge careful consideration of the potential disruptions and increased financial burden on our schools and students. Drawing from the experiences of other Louisiana communities, we stress the importance of a comprehensive plan, community input, and collaboration to mitigate these challenges and safeguard the quality of education for our students.
House Bill 6, by Representative Emily Chenevert, creates additional issues. Key concerns include the displacement of nearly 7,000 children and the unclear fate of those in specialized programs such as magnet, gifted and talented, focus choice, and C Tech. The impact on children with disabilities remains uncertain, as it could affect specialized classrooms and related services. The unknown costs of this legislation could negatively affect surrounding school districts like Baker, Central, and Zachary, as well as EBRPSS's ability to provide contracted services to children with disabilities. Further complicating matters are the potential expenses associated with acquiring or leasing buildings, buses, and other infrastructure, as well as the negative impact on staff employment and benefits. Critics also highlight the lack of a comprehensive plan addressing sustainability, funding, services, programs, staff benefits, and, most critically, the needs of students and families.
In conclusion, we stand ready to collaborate with you to ensure that the interests of our students are protected and that they continue to have access to the excellent education they deserve, regardless of any changes in municipal boundaries. Thank you for your time and consideration of these crucial matters
I’m not normally at a loss for words, but the racist bullshite in this is truly fricking mind blowing. Plea into the wind to keep the white people and their money hostage.
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Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:10 pm to CollegeFBRules
The Organization of Colored People?
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:13 pm to CollegeFBRules
Damn near every public school in the city has a F rating. Woodlawn might be a D. What exactly are they getting in return with the current level of funding?
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:15 pm to CollegeFBRules
Relatedly, the number of people on the Baton Rouge subreddit who don’t understand the difference between a city & a parish is laughable. Squawking literal nonsense about St. George and how St. George is freeloading off of Baton Rouge.
And these folks have a vote.
And these folks have a vote.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:15 pm to CollegeFBRules
The NAACP can eat a dick. What have they done in the past 40 years to advance anything? All they do is blame white folks for bullshite that happens in their neighborhoods.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:16 pm to CollegeFBRules
These colored people be wildin
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:16 pm to fallguy_1978
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What exactly are they getting in return with the current level of funding?
Where in the hell do they not only want to maintain current funding, but also get an increase in funding from?! Keep St. George and tax them more?
Last paragraph claims they have access to excellent education currently, proving the NAACP is not actually worried about the education black kids get.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:16 pm to CollegeFBRules
You could increase funding for every Baton Rouge school 10x and they’d still be dogshit. Funding schools doesn’t fix home issues.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:17 pm to fallguy_1978
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What exactly are they getting in return with the current level of funding?
Free breakfast and lunch. If participating in sports, they get an additional 500 calories per day. Basically an elaborate daycare where the bar is so low that grades and academics is an afterthought.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:18 pm to CollegeFBRules
So, they want more free taxpayer money to continue misusing it? Maybe they should request more fathers to raise the kids.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:20 pm to Skillet
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Maybe they should request more fathers to raise the kids.
Careful, they may request white fathers.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:21 pm to CollegeFBRules
Nephew lives in St George... He sends his kids to private school so he doesn't have to deal with this BS...
This post was edited on 4/29/24 at 8:29 pm
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:21 pm to CollegeFBRules
This is a more distilled form of representation and govt for people of color in BR without those pesky ypipo getting in the way. You’d think they’d love this.
Oooooo, that’s right. They don’t want ypipo having a say in the general governance and education system, but they sure do want ypipo’s taxes to fund their shite disproportionately to what their own communities pay into the system.
This is exactly why this STG stuff got started, and for good reason.
Oooooo, that’s right. They don’t want ypipo having a say in the general governance and education system, but they sure do want ypipo’s taxes to fund their shite disproportionately to what their own communities pay into the system.
This is exactly why this STG stuff got started, and for good reason.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:24 pm to Tomatocantender
They are worried about the implications on education? Baton Rouge public schools are at the bottom of every ranking. Desegregation has run them into the ground and they just keep inhaling tax dollars with terrible results.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:24 pm to CollegeFBRules
This could not have been more racist had the KKK come out with a similar statement.
I do not live in East Baton Rouge Parish and wondered if vote to separate St. George was political, economic, or something else. The NAACP's weigh in on it tells me why.
I do not live in East Baton Rouge Parish and wondered if vote to separate St. George was political, economic, or something else. The NAACP's weigh in on it tells me why.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:31 pm to Evil Little Thing
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Baton Rouge subreddit
Typical Reddit crap.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:35 pm to TigersSEC2010
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You could increase funding for every Baton Rouge school 10x and they’d still be dogshit. Funding schools doesn’t fix home issues.
Correct.
You could put a very underfunded bare bones public school in a great middle class neighborhood with solid family homes and it would be an excellent school. (in this hypothetical no one sends kids private)
Starts AT THE HOME.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:37 pm to fallguy_1978
Their pockets have lost an inch therefore it's racist. Honestly I hope there is change.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:39 pm to CollegeFBRules
Jesus. Not that this is the least bit surprising, but come on. Stand on your own two feet at some point. Quit blaming every fricking thing on the man.
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