The lesson plan was one provided by the longstanding racist anthropology department of Duke University for a long time, and the description here (by a Fox affiliate) is doing what it is intended to do to the school, which has this as their mission:
https://roeper.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/1006/download/download_7427156.pdf
Roeper Board Anti-Racism Resolution
Preamble
In 1941, after being forced to flee their home in Germany, George and Annemarie Roeper moved
to Michigan and founded The Roeper School.
At a time when the Nazis were shattering
democratic systems across Europe, the Roepers understood they could not be silent. As religious
refugees from totalitarianism, the Roepers experienced firsthand the consuming power of hate,
bigotry, and prejudice that forced them into exile. They established The Roeper School as a
place where students could develop their voices and stand against authoritarian injustice, a place
where human rights would be held in esteem, and where a commitment to humanism would
shape the community that needed to be built.
For almost 80 years, The Roeper School has stood as an institution whose foundation is built on
social justice, dignity, and the worth of every individual. Our history, philosophy, and mission
call on us to speak with clarity and purpose when we see hatred and intolerance being given
voice and strength. We know that we cannot be bystanders; we know that racism cannot stand
unanswered; we know that there is work to be done to address the injustices of today and
systemic wrongs that have remained in place for generations.
This resolution is not merely a statement of beliefs, but it also is a statement that holds us
accountable to ourselves and to the community. Our children are watching, and we are called
upon as an educational institution to model for them what it means to be a diverse, equitable, and
inclusive community committed to justice. Today, we use our voice to stand as anti-racists, as
allies, and as leaders committed to guiding future generations toward the interdependent
community George and Annemarie called on us to build.
The Roeper School Board of Trustees Anti-Racism Resolution
The Roeper School Board of Trustees hereby consents to and approves the resolutions set forth
below at a regular meeting of the Board on the 24th day of May, 2021.
WHEREAS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice are the foundation of the Roeper
Philosophy;
WHEREAS the Roeper Philosophy and Core Tenets include a commitment to justice
rather than power and to making equal human rights for all people a priority;
WHEREAS The Roeper School is committed to provide each student with a welcoming,
respectful, inclusive, and culturally affirming environment for learning and success;
WHEREAS the ongoing social justice issues across our country, including the killings of
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), have had a profound impact on our
past and present students, faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, and families at The
Roeper School;
WHEREAS we choose to speak out in response to recent and historic national and local
events that have called attention to racist attitudes, racist actions, societal race-based
disparities, and other forms of systemic and institutional racism that have persisted for
centuries;
WHEREAS we recognize our own position of privilege and acknowledge our own
history of, whether conscious or unconscious, participation in systems in our community,
that are built on oppression and include racist practices;
WHEREAS this unique historic moment in our country’s evolution presents an
opportunity and a challenge for all of us to be part of creating a more just educational
community for BIPOC students, faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, and families
within The Roeper School community;
WHEREAS we recognize that race is an important part of our identities, and we are
responsible for nurturing anti-racist learning environments where all students, faculty,
staff, administrators, trustees, and families are respected and valued for who they are
regardless of culture, race, or ethnicity; and
WHEREAS we believe that an accurate understanding of the past is necessary to build a
successful vision of the future. We cannot value BIPOC lives without: (i) teaching their
history, (ii) recognizing the contributions of BIPOC leaders, and (iii) celebrating the
sacrifices and achievements they have made throughout the history of our School and of
this country.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we believe Black lives matter.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we believe Indigenous lives matter.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we believe the lives of People of Color matter.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we condemn all forms of bullying, microaggressions, hate
speech, and violence.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we condemn all forms of discrimination (unlawful or
otherwise), systemic racism, and manifestations of expressions of racism, xenophobia,
and ethnic or racial intolerance.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we resolutely stand, and will speak out, against all hate,
bias, racism, and crimes of violence, and will commit to actively work toward becoming
an anti-racist institution and toward dismantling the systems that promote racism.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we expect the School’s partners, contracted businesses,
and other vendors to support inclusive practices and work to eradicate racist behaviors,
and we expect the School to make decisions around who they do business with to reflect
such commitments.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we will adopt policies regarding the creation and
performance of curriculum review processes to ensure that our curriculum incorporates
historically accurate portrayals and perspectives of Black, Indigenous, and People of
Color.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we will foster an anti-racist culture and take significant
steps to further racial equity within our school, departments, and buildings.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we commit to regularly examine the School’s policies and
practices to remove obstacles and barriers that may contribute to systemic inequities.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we commit to increase the accessibility of a Roeper
education for traditionally marginalized groups, including specifically BIPOC students.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we commit to ensure that each student is valued,
supported, and academically challenged by the School regardless of race, ethnicity, or
culture.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we expect and will support ongoing professional
development opportunities for faculty, staff, and trustees that focus on combating
systemic and institutional racism and further develop the attitudes, skills, and beliefs that
are necessary to support all students and their families.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we commit to foster a school environment that promotes
respect for, and curiosity about, all cultures and affirms equal human rights for all our
community members.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we commit to ensure that student achievement will not fall
into predictable patterns identified by race, ethnicity, or culture and commit to ensure that
each student will have access to personalized learning opportunities that honor the
student’s unique background to promote a sense of belonging.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we pledge to amplify diverse voices, listening to the
concerns they share and the aspirations they bring, as we create and adjust our School
governance practices and policies.
RESOLVED FURTHER that we commit to create a process that integrates equity into
all decision-making, board policy review, and adoption processes, including an annual
review of policies on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.
This resolution was adopted by The Roeper School Board of Trustees on May 24th, 2021, by
unanimous approval.
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There's more in this previous thread about today's social media outrage:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=16707396
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