From the Desk of President Donald R. Jackson

So where was the outrage and anger of the African American community regarding the decision of School Districts NOT to let students hear from their President? At first I was applauding School District 150 (Peoria) for taking an affirmative stance in favor of broadcasting the speech...but at the last minute they also wimped out. This is outrageous, especially since other WHITE Presidents have addressed students in the same fashion and absolutely no controversy. Don't believe for a moment that students don't understand the only distinction is the color of this President's skin (and, perhaps, the fact that he is a democrat). What a sick society. It is no mystery to me that the students of this country (black and white) lag way behind educationally their International counter parts...when Superintendents allow some parents to set their educational agendas what else can you expect.
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  1. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    I agree, we are seeing racism at its worse. We need to keep calling attention to the disparity in our community.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    This is so sad, the Mayor must have a trigger event to start a commission to look into the issues facing citizens in our community. Check out what he plans to do.



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