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Connecticut principal demoted for using n-word during anti-racism training
Posted on 6/16/21 at 11:54 am
Posted on 6/16/21 at 11:54 am
Looks like somebody got tired of race training
NY Post
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A Connecticut school principal has reportedly been demoted for saying the n-word during an anti-racism workshop.
The New Haven Board of Education voted 4-3 late Monday to reassign Laura Roblee from her post at Brennan-Rogers Magnet School while demoting her to an assistant principal in the district for using the n-word during a hypothetical conversation during anti-racism training, the New Haven Independent reported.
Roblee, who was placed on paid leave in March, reacted to the workshop moderator’s usage of phrases like “white privilege” and “white people” by using the slur in response, the newspaper reported.
“She was apparently talking to some teachers and said, ‘What if I started saying [n-word] this, [n-word] that?” said board member Darnell Goldson, who opposed Roblee’s transfer, claiming her private apology and public demotion is an inadequate response.
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Posted on 6/16/21 at 11:57 am to L.A.
Eh, if she is not smarter than she is being portrayed here, then she really should not even be a part of the education system...
In before "that's a man baby"
In before "that's a man baby"
Posted on 6/16/21 at 11:57 am to L.A.
frick this place
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:01 pm to L.A.
Assault Words...
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:02 pm to L.A.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:03 pm to L.A.
Hate speech.
Cancel everyone.
Cancel everyone.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:04 pm to The Maj
Again, someone please explain to me how an AA can say the 'N' word to another AA and it's ok.
If anyone has the reason please share it with us all.
If anyone has the reason please share it with us all.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:07 pm to L.A.
quote:
“She was apparently talking to some teachers and said, ‘What if I started saying [n-word] this, [n-word] that?” said board member Darnell Goldson, who opposed Roblee’s transfer, claiming her private apology and public demotion is an inadequate response.
Good grief...it's not a magic word!
Obviously in today's climate you know it's coming, but pretending that there are some words...groups of letters sounded out...which are SO BAD that merely uttering them aloud is violence is insane. Especially when you consider we've literally made stand-ins for the very same words...so you can still SAY IT, but just not with those groups of letters.
Absolute insanity.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:08 pm to Bandit1980
quote:
Again, someone please explain to me how an AA can say the 'N' word to another AA and it's ok.
Simple minded people usually use words like that?
If a white person working in the education system in today's environment doesn't understand why they should not use that word in any manner, then I am still going to question their ability to think reasonably.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:12 pm to GeauxTigerTM
quote:
“She was apparently talking to some teachers and said, ‘What if I started saying [n-word] this, [n-word] that?” said board member Darnell Goldson, who opposed Roblee’s transfer, claiming her private apology and public demotion is an inadequate response.
Sounds like her question was answered.
quote:
Obviously in today's climate you know it's coming, but pretending that there are some words...groups of letters sounded out...which are SO BAD that merely uttering them aloud is violence is insane.
I too believe the context matters. Saying "damnit" out loud is different than saying "damnit you're stupid" to someone's face.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:17 pm to The Maj
quote:People (all people) tend to react poorly under stress. Constantly being bombarded with messages that you are an oppressor by virtue of your skin color is a stressor.
If a white person working in the education system in today's environment doesn't understand why they should not use that word in any manner, then I am still going to question their ability to think reasonably.
This post was edited on 6/16/21 at 12:19 pm
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:18 pm to L.A.
quote:
Constantly being bombard with messages that you are an oppressor by virtue of your skin color is a stressor.
Maybe to weak minded people it is...
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:20 pm to L.A.
100 bucks says she voted for Biden.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:23 pm to L.A.
Odd how these white people are selectively cancelled. Maher is still out there. Hunter Biden, Larry David, Howard Stern, Martin Scorsese……unscathed. Paula Deen, Danny Ferry, Tennessee cheerleader, (much longer list) are gone.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:23 pm to L.A.
I busted out the N-word (used in a positive context with the hard a ending) when talking to a black guy I know a few weeks ago. He's not a pussy so he said he respected me more for saying it.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:23 pm to NineLineBind
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I too believe the context matters. Saying "damnit" out loud is different than saying "damnit you're stupid" to someone's face.
In this case, is the offending word "dammit" or "you're stupid?"
I'm genuinely asking, because I have this running argument with people who cling to the idea of "bad words." I hate that whole idea. I happen to think there are words which are maybe more adult, or that some may be offended by...but that words themselves are not bad or good.
For instance, the word frick is just a word. We know what it means as a verb, and there are tons of stand-ins...so for some reason that group of letters is worse, despite other words which mean the exact same thing being fine.
What if it's used as an adverb? What about, "You're the best! I fricking LOVE you!" That would get you fined if you said it on network TV. But what if you said, "I hate you...you're the absolute worst. I hope you die and your house burns down and your family is homeless." That's G-Rated...no "bad" words.
As for "the word that shall not be uttered" I think context matters as well. Saying it as an insult makes you an a-hole. But for my money, you'd be an a-hole for the insult without any real added weight due to the word choice used. On the other hand, if you're telling some story and in it a guy walked up to you and said, "You'll never believe what this niger said to me just now," the I see nothing wrong with it at all. In that case, I'd have included to largely to point out that the guy speaking is almost certainly going to be an a-hole so it adds depth to the story. And if I said, "This guy just walked up to me and said, 'The N Word!'" that makes me a damned idiot.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:30 pm to The Maj
quote:Spoken like a 12 year old
Constantly being bombard with messages that you are an oppressor by virtue of your skin color is a stressor.
Maybe to weak minded people it is...
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:33 pm to L.A.
quote:
“She was apparently talking to some teachers and said, ‘What if I started saying [n-word] this, [n-word] that?” said board member Darnell Goldson
Well, I guess they answered her question.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:35 pm to L.A.
I don't agree with using the word but if we are discussing the word itself I am damn sure gonna say it and not "n word" like some kind of child that can't have a grown up conversation.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:37 pm to L.A.
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