Black Student's Push to Rid Her School of Confederate Ties Draws Backlash (TX)

[struggle4progress]

By Tiara Beatty
August 14, 2015 3:02 PM

... Since her freshman year at Lee, Kayla said she has been bothered by a mosaic tile artwork of the Confederate flag on campus. (A district spokeswoman said last week that the mosaic has since been removed due to prior construction.)

"Growing up black, you're always taught that the Confederate flag means you're not welcome," she said ...

Until 1991, the Confederate flag appeared in various ways at Lee High School, including on athletic uniforms, a spokeswoman for the North East Independent School District told local media outlets. But Kayla said that some students and adults still wave the flag at school pep rallies and athletic events ...

Earlier this week, Kayla took her petition—which has since reached 10,000 signatures—and presented it to the local school board ...

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/District_Dossier/2015/08/student_activist_receives_back.html?cmp=RSS-FEED

[BillZBubb]

1. Backlash should be expected. A lot of rednecks won't let go of their "heritage".

I think Kayla's going to win in the end though. I hope so!

[etherealtruth]

2. I love smart kids with tenacity!!!!

, Kayla

[Generic Other]

3. The unspoken white's only sign

That is profound.