Denver Public Schools Sends Teachers Upsetting 'Pledge of Black Excellence' Against Whites, Leak Shows

A leaked document purportedly shows the “commitment” to “Black Excellence” made by Denver Public Schools in an internal memo.

The memo was posted online and prompted reporter Megyn Kelly to react: “Disgusting racists.”

Disgusting racists. https://t.co/5RUGVdP0zX

— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) January 12, 2024

“Our superintendent and senior leadership team stand with the Board as we act and speak out about our commitment to equity and support for our Black and African-American students,” the document says.

“Fairness starts at the top,” the note continues in front of a chart that includes a column that is an “acknowledgment of harm,” another that states “what we believe is critical to change,” and a third column about “what we commit to”. do” about it.

Some of the entries in the “recognition” column include “Institutional racism exists in Denver Public Schools and at all levels” and “We have not supported our black leaders and educators enough.”

The note included a rebuttal of sorts to deal with any expected criticism or pushback.

Understandably, the leaked memo sparked heated reactions like Megyn Kelly's on social media.

Get your kids out of toxic government schools. https://t.co/Ph2FErZvT8

— Liberty Lyss (@liberty_lyss) January 12, 2024

“Institutional racism exists in Denver Public Schools and at all levels.” If that is the case, then those posting this memo are themselves responsible for perpetuating institutional racism and should resign immediately.

— twostupid4words (@TwostU61886) January 12, 2024

I would pull my kids out of Denver schools. If they send it to their people, imagine how they will start to reflect it in their rating policies. https://t.co/mPGPikcZG1

— QueenMother (@QueenMother1976) January 12, 2024

Doesn't that violate federal law?

— Dr. Swa (@dr_swa6) January 12, 2024

Where are the parents protesting this blatant racism?

— SandraJ (@SandraJ173903) January 12, 2024

This is the text of a religious cult

— Noshit Sherlock (@Sherlock86Poop) January 12, 2024

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