Outrage as Colorado elementary school SEGREGATES its playground for regular 'families of color'

A Denver, Colorado elementary school has sparked outrage with a ‘segregated’ playtime for ‘families of color’ at its playground. 

The Centennial Elementary School organized the ‘equity’ event for families of color to gather and play on December 8. 

But critics have hit out at the event which conservative journalist Christopher Rufo called a ‘racially-segregated playtime’.’

Rufo, one of the nation’s leading anti-critical race theory activists, told Fox that the event was ‘racism under the guise of equity’ and joined a growing number of people on social media calling on the school to terminate the program. 

Christopher Rufo, one of the nation's leading anti-critical race theory activists, claimed the Centennial Elementary School, in Denver, Colorado, was engaging in segregation by hosting a 'families of color playground night,' despite the event being opened to all

Christopher Rufo, one of the nation’s leading anti-critical race theory activists, claimed the Centennial Elementary School, in Denver, Colorado, was engaging in segregation by hosting a ‘families of color playground night,’ despite the event being opened to all

One Twitter user named Geoffrey Miller wrote, ‘If civil rights activists of the 1950s popped out of a time machine today, and saw all this stuff, they would infer that their movement had failed.’ 

Another Twitter user with the handle name Hound echoed fears of segregation in schools, writing, ‘We’re going to be segregated again, and somehow they will spin it that it’s the white conservative males fault.’

Roy Ben-Tzvi, another person Twitter, mocked the idea that the event could be used to promote equity and celebrate diversity. 

‘This whole racism disguised as progress phenomenon is so backwards,’ he wrote. 

Another Twitter user with the handle name Timothy claimed the event was turning kids ‘into a racist product’. 

‘If this continues, the product will desire and request segregated work space as they age into the work force.’ 

Dave Kopel, a law professor at Denver University, also chimed in an claimed the event was in violation of Colorado State law that schools not make ‘any distinction or classification of pupils be made on account of race or color.’ 

Many called the program a work of segregation and called on its termination. Dave Kopel, a law professor at Denver University, claimed it event violated Colorado State law

Many called the program a work of segregation and called on its termination. Dave Kopel, a law professor at Denver University, claimed it event violated Colorado State law

Dr, Alex Marrero, Denver Public Schools Superintendent

Dr, Alex Marrero, Denver Public Schools Superintendent

Denver Public Schools did not immediately respond to DailyMail.com’s request for comment. Dr, Alex Marrero serves as Denver Public Schools Superintendent.

In a statement to Fox News, the Centennial Elementary School officials said the event was formed due to parent’s request and open to all families. 

‘Our school leaders met with some of the black families whose children attend our school to determine ways for these families to feel more included in our school community. 

‘Some of these families shared with us that, since the only time many of them see one another is at drop-off and pick-up times, we host some events where black families can meet one another, connect with one another and share their experiences about the school with one another. We are honoring their request. 

‘All families are welcome to attend all of our events, and families from a variety of backgrounds have done so.’ 

The event itself was canceled due to COVID-19 protocols, but the school said the event will continue in 2022. 

The event was postponed until next year due to COVID-19 protocols

The event was postponed until next year due to COVID-19 protocols 

Others on Twitter defended the program and criticized the outrage against it

Others on Twitter defended the program and criticized the outrage against it

Others on Twitter backed the school and said the outrage was backed by empty claims of segregation since any one can join the event. 

One Twitter user with the handle name Arvind wrote, ‘A one Wednesday in a month event, at an open playground, for black and brown folks, where white folks are welcome, just not fore-fronted or honoured perhaps… is ‘state sponsored racial segregation’?'(sic)

Nina Tannenwald, another Twitter user, wrote, ‘Good grief. A lot of pearl-grasping here. Anyone can show up to these kinds of events. They aren’t exclusive.’ 

source: dailymail.co.uk