Michelle Obama's brother, wife speak out on suit against children's former school | GMA

Craig and Kelly Robinson allege that a private school in Milwaukee expelled their two young sons after the parents raised concerns about racial and socio-economic bias at the school.
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[@eatingood7725]

The school is only upset that they were caught. Good luck to all the families who were wronged by them.

[@tanishazoa138]

Caught. You literally found the them guilty without knowing all the facts. People like you are disgusting.

[@krisersn3092]

The school is upset that Robinson looks exactly like Titus Andromedon

[@traceytracey3756]

Caught? Apparently, they did not hide their curriculum. What exactly were they caught doing?

[@eatingood7725]

@Sara Mill Try being a kind person, you may like it. 😉

[@mariomazzi7894]

Gosh, your lame attempt at being witty makes you appear to be woefully stupid.

[@Orbt_]

So the school can’t handle or facilitate productive conversations they decide to retaliate against the kids? This is pathetic!

[@tanishazoa138]

You don't even know if it's true. So be smart and stop jumping to conclusions. Jussie, Mike brown, Breanna Taylor, have these cases not taught you anything?

[@mobutter2879]

@@tanishazoa138 Jussie: Was a fake! Black people and gays knew this. Mike Brown: brought about his own demise.. Breanna Taylor: Was asleep in her own bed..the officer’s entered on a “No Knock order”.. What exactly is your point? One, has absolutely nothing to do with the other.

[@tanishazoa138]

@@mobutter2879 police knocked in the Taylor case. They had the authority to use the no knock warrant yet they still knocked and were met by gun fire from herbf that was in the hallway with her. If you still don't know that then there's an obvious problem. They are all related because they had morons claiming it was racism. Same as this story. I'm. It claiming I agree with any side. I'm saying for once the black community could use logic and hold judgement. I mean the track record of false claims is astonishing

[@SirenScorpio]

@@tanishazoa138 take your advice... Be smart and don't speak of things you do not know the details of yourself.. you are the ignorance you think you're chastising... Do better

[@tanishazoa138]

@@SirenScorpio i didn't claim anything about the case. I claimed you people are making the same mistake you always do. Putting your feelings before facts. And the Taylor case I mentioned is all factual

[@deanneghoreishi8605]

Any elementary school calling itself a “university”, kind of speaks for itself. 🙄

[@KarmaSutton]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Blakpepa]

You sound like you've had no proximity to any type of educational facility. This is very common with private schools to put the name university and college in it

[@susangordon3152]

💯✅

[@gct436]

@@Blakpepa I know right? I’m a proud graduate of Trump University.

[@Blakpepa]

@@gct436 yet you're still poor and suffer from Trump derangement syndrome

[@marykay7878]

i am german and the american obsession with re-enacting slavery is so weird to me. we learn about the holocaust extensively, obviously in history and also politics, but also in creative ways in other classes, by reading appropriate fictional books in german class, or performing appropriate plays in theater club or singing appropriate songs in music class, or interpreting appropriate paintings about the holocast in art class....but making kids pretend they are slaves and teachers act as slave masters...SO weird. also, i REALLY hope that they did not ask black kids to take the slave roles.

[@sunnymoondog]

That's what I was thinking!

[@LoveyK]

Trust me, no one in America has an obsession with slavery or re-enacting slavery. One news story doesn’t represent all 350Million Americans.

[@NileGoddess]

They see nothing wrong with it .

[@eh3477]

Thanks for your thoughtfulcomment. I'd just say it's certain Americans, not a universal obsession. Still, very weird.

[@jlewis1419]

@Mary Kay That’s the problem in America, they’ll re-enact slavery and plantation but against Black History being taught in school. The hypocrisy.

[@dianadowie3985]

I am glad the Robinsons are defending and fighting for their children. Good for them.

[@gabriellew.1164]

Native Black Americans have been fighting for their children, themselves, for freedom for over 400 years! Not fighting for the vote, been fighting for freedom, dignity and human rights with black skin! So, the Robinsons aren't doing anything special, except they didn't think they would or should have to!!!

[@tanishazoa138]

They are the reason the children were kicked out. We don't know the full story so be smart for once

[@dianadowie3985]

@@tanishazoa138,Racism is the reason their children were kicked out!

[@tanishazoa138]

@@dianadowie3985 you know absolutely no facts other than what an angry dad has said. A dad that didn't claim anything until his kids were kicked out. You're the definition of a sheep. You're also disgusting. Jussie says hi. Just like the millions of other cases where racism was used a weapon.

[@maidenmarian1]

This is true. The administration removed the children to remove these two parents. We do not have ALL the INFORMATiON and can't see what really happened.

[@fortgrove3166]

Plantation? I went to school in Spanish Harlem and that term was used in books. People need to stop getting triggered over slavery. Nobody in this country that is alive has been a slave.

[@umarbentley4953]

You are so friggin ignorant listen just shut up

[@SusanRichardsDay]

Agree and we are all slaves to sin so the Bible teaches . Only Jesus can set us free and that is not a race issue .

[@chunk2596]

I am black....and a former educator! I fought this cause for years! During my first year (during the late 90s), I recall walking through the mall area and observed posters covering the walls advertising "Slave Day" as a school fundraiser. I was stunned ! Children stood on pedestals in the mall area and were auctioned to the highest bidder. I could not believe my eyes! I immediately complained to admin and fortunately the tradition was eliminated.

[@Mary-sh2bp]

What? Please tell me that was shut down!

[@Mary-sh2bp]

@Sara Mill no. If your kids try to hail like Nazis, will you let them? Even if your kids want it, the parents are there to guide you and tell you right from wrong. So, no. Tell kids no!

[@alyciacooper2]

@Sara Mill stop trolling, trying to trigger folks. It’s not working. Get a job. I see your other posts where you’re obsessed with “Dems” and “Libs.” Get a life INCEL.

[@gato0082]

thats disgusting... & unbelievable wth. 🤦

[@el846l6]

Yeah, right. In your head.

[@thedialogue9545]

This is not ever okay. No racism should be in any school. I am a teacher and always avoid stereotypes and racial bias is constantly checked, by myself.

[@dmiller8188]

Tell America that not us.

[@michelebradley7813]

Good for you, now all you have to do is drill your philosophy into racist, white Americans & their enablers of the same.

[@nasajePlugShorts]

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[@lindagdavis5002]

I don't believe it. michelle obama is a lying, racist witch. I wouldn't be surprised if they're just like her.

[@awilliams4755]

This is America. Most of these schools are layered and lined with racism. The schools, housing and financial institutions have the same racism elements built in.

[@a.wilcox5690]

This is so sad. The children are paying the price for the inability of adults to deal effectively with these issues.

[@toyiamackey3058]

you're a racist. people can stand up for themselves if they want to. THAT IS THREATENING TO PEOPLE LIKE YOU SO WE ARE DOING OUR JOB. THANK YOU!

[@quabledistocficklepo3597]

By "adults," do you mean the bitch's brother and his wife? By the way, do you believe anything they said?

[@ljkhytrfcgiuihjl]

Well I say stop making babies who will evidently have problems in society! This is not hard to understand!!! Stop muddying the water and advocate from a clean stream…..whichever side it’s on! Respect for ALL nations! Separation is not a bad thing unless you are trying to hide, exterminate, eliminate or get rid of a “particular” nation of people. Nowadays word pride is only acceptable and branded for the opposers of the Creator. The Creator created Nations and laws, wicked people created the illusion of mixed humanity to include pride in All Wickedness which breeds confusion. Before you reply PLEASE UNDERSTAND WHAT “DO AS THOU WILST” mean. Otherwise you reply as an empty header. AKA….puppet to the “establishment”.

[@terroralabruja]

Bless your heart for such a simple honest truth.

[@teachatami45]

Racism is real.

[@TheRealLStall]

If the school had did this to your children...imagine how they must have handled other students who parents are not as famous

[@anonymoususer4376]

because "plantation" is such a dirty word. lol

[@ArtTheSinger]

They might be the only children of color.

[@caroleelijio1962]

@@anonymoususer4376 Yeah and you've never been black, have you?

[@TheRealLStall]

@@anonymoususer4376 That was only one example I’m sure there were many others

[@squidlipssupreme168]

Imagine how much bullshit the parents must have raised to get both kids kicked out. It's a private school, go find another.

[@clchawaii09]

So punish the children because you have a problem with the parents? Bad move.

[@Oldleftiehere]

Stupid move.

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

We haven't heard the school's side of the story. If this man wasn't the "brother" we would not be hearing about this incident.

[@MinistryofPeace]

If the parents have a complaint about curriculum, a private school is under no obligation to accommodate them. It was just not a right fit, and you will be asked to leave. They are not going to kowtow to every parents whim. That's the power of private schools.

[@virginiakane8440]

@@DeOmnibusDubitandum76 And he married a Becky.

[@superwomanme]

@@DeOmnibusDubitandum76 and I'm glad he is the brother. These things need to be more mainstream and they finally messed with the wrong parents

[@ebony6100]

Disheartening but I'm not surprised. Unfortunately racial biases and expulsions for Black children, especially boys is common at private schools in Milwaukee. I recently received an email from a parent who is looking for support because her child had been called the, "N" word numerous times and the Caucasian students weren't punished. There needs to be a class action lawsuit for many of the private schools in Milwaukee County and surrounding areas.

[@MIZZdarkerPerspective]

It is common all over this country.

[@joedellaselva1251]

Kids need to behave in a respectful manner with their teachers, fellow students and administrators.

[@judgejurylw1026]

Not only in private schools, and this take place across the US.

[@Bambi7ish]

Yet the Republicans are worried about CRT! Teach the real history of America, thus the continued abuse to the children of color by racist bigots who are hateful hearted humans.

[@gwendolyngreyer3284]

Blacks kids can’t even get into certain public schools in certain areas in Milwaukee, it took my nephew an whole month to enroll in a public school in West Allis, I lived in Milwaukee for 6 months and I couldn’t take it how racist it was and I high tailed it out of there!!

[@micheledavis9280]

All these parents telling their stories to the Robinson's better rally behind these 2! We want to hear from these parents too! In numbers y'all stronger!! Thank you for sharing this!! Become the change!!

[@terroralabruja]

Old wives tale" the harsh discipline was for the students of darker skin". Hahahahahahahaha! that's what they all say like a broken record. I'm a Mexican-born dark-skinned Amerindian. I was never punished in School because my Yaqui/Apache mother was exactly like Chris Rocks' mother, " wherever you go be lovable and doors will open up for you"

[@sellmav]

They will and Private schools will be more selective in their admissions process.

[@jonathannathaniel3680]

Amen!!!!

[@dmiller8188]

Power in numbers. I pray and hope it's a groundswell of people. I just hope the young lady I saw on the new 20 plus years ago and on the front of the Sunday papers who was expelled as they claimed her assignment was racist. She shared parts of the thesis in the Sunday paper. I am unsure what their definition was a racist back then but she clearly knew the assignment and seemed have done well. She just did not follow their mythical white supremicist following of denigrating Black folks. She told the Black as taught to her by her Grandma I believe. I often think of her she lived in the Rufus King area which was just 2 blocks up from where I lived. Just seeing her and her Grandma on the news was the first when I actually took notice to the University School and I said then, something is not right.

[@jo2576]

That's right! Break the change of systemic racism!!

[@koisneurotypical]

I wish them well! I wish I could sue my daughter’s school district! She is disabled and her rights are repeatedly denied or dismissed. I went to an attorney to seek help but law firms want a $10,000 retainer for starters. I really do hope they find justice- for their families and others similarly situated!

[@bvl98]

Are there no pro bono lawyers, who can take up your case? Anyway, i wish you, your child,all the best in life, in Jesus name Amen.

[@janiqueunique8361]

We hope you find justice too.. our small voices matter just as much as famous ones!

[@BhappyD]

Look into foundations that relate to your daughter’s disability and see if they have any advice or know of any lawyers that would be willing to help either pro bono or for reduced costs. Additionally, don’t just seek out one attorney. Fees vary from attorney to attorney based on a number of different factors, so while one might want a $10,000 retainer fee, another may not even make you pay unless you win. I’d personally suggest calling around until you exhaust your options, and you can also ask about payment plans. Again, it really just depends on the lawyer. You can also explain your situation to them. For example, when my mother divorced my abusive father following a 911 call, she found a great lawyer who was among the top in his field but he normally charged a very high rate. After hearing our situation (I’m also chronically ill/disabled due to a progressive disease and rely on my mother as my caretaker, making her unable to work due to caring for me), he told her he wanted to give her a discount on his rates, and after things reached a certain point in the divorce and he got to know her better, he even decided that he wasn’t going to continue charging her for his services. Some lawyers really do care, so it certainly doesn’t hurt to explain your situation and your finances and see if they are at all willing to work with you. So I would definitely suggest calling around to everyone you can find, and also try reaching out to disability organizations pertaining to your daughter’s disability and situation. If all else fails, contacting your local news networks may not also be a bad idea if you’re desperate for help. I know my local news stations do investigative stories all the time pertaining to local school districts treating students unfairly or violating their rights. I totally understand what you are currently going through though. I also had a lot of trouble with administration and staff not adhering to accommodations and completely and purposefully going against doctor orders back when I was in school. There were many situations where we should have sued (and would have definitely won with the insane amount of solid proof of their repeated wrongdoing and legal violations), but my mother was also worried about whether or not that would make things even more difficult for me, as they had already made me a target and certain administration and certain staff continually sought to harass me and be verbally abusive (and I was an extremely good student, never once got in trouble or was disrespectful, was one of the top students in the school, was in the gifted program, and always scored in the highest range of above average on standardized tests. Even with as much school as I missed every year due to my disease, I always made sure all of my work got done and I never once fell behind). My parents ultimately just decided to move so I could go to a different school, which was a much better environment, but I know that’s not possible for everyone. It’s horrible that any school has the power to deny a student their legal right to learn in an accessible environment, and to deny them federally mandated disability accommodations, leaving the parents and their child to fend for themselves when things go wrong. It’s beyond frustrating and emotionally and mentally draining on both the parents and the child, and I’m so sorry that you are currently having to go through this. I pray that things get better for you and your daughter, and I pray that you are able to find someone to help you. God bless! 💕🌻

[@brendawilder9018]

God Bless you and .your beautiful daughter. Prayers up that help will be found. Your daughter's school needs to be held accountable.

[@rrnn6472]

Disability laws are federal in nature, and states are responsible to enforce them. Contact your state's education department if the district is of no assistance!

[@delana2842]

Anytime there are parents actively involved in the education of their children, ask questions, make unannounced visits to the school, etc., they are targeted, because what the educational establishment (system) does not want is parent involvement and its authority questioned as in bad treatment of students and bias made by the school, certain teachers, administrators, and others. There are lots of parents who do not avail themselves to the teachers, parent-teacher conferences, and so on, and school administrators want to keep it that way. When there are engaged parents it is a problem and they are maligned even labeled trouble makers to discredit them as in the case of the Robinson's.

[@keykeycutiekaor8772]

So true and this is one of the reaosn that why bullying and other atrocities takes place in the schools, when parents become involved in the school, they are trying to breathe slavery in the young minds of the children and yet parents shouldn't have an issue.

[@chrisc1881]

They just messed with the right parents. Thank God these parents are able to take the fight to them and see changes come about. They are many parents who do not have the knowledge, will and resources and they get pushed around.

[@alphaomega1351]

The Robinson's just hired me as their lawyer. I have over 10 years of watching Judge Judy 👩‍⚖️ religiously so you know I'm good. I will go after that school 🏫 with vengeance!!! 😶

[@mraanan1]

The school did not mess up. These pretentious parents messed up. They will lose.

[@dogbone6294]

Obama's wife is handsome

[@TheVintageSoul333]

So you've already made a decision of who's right you have not heard any facts in the case on either side yet you've just determined that these parents were correct in all their assertions and the school was wrong and all of theirs. Google the word discernment and then practice it in everyday life. we don't know who is right or wrong we do know that the kids unfortunately were the victims in this but other than that we don't know anything other than some allegations without any examples. I hope you never said on a jury.

[@swannoir7949]

@@mraanan1 I can’t stand white folks like you.

[@judd442009]

One thing about the pandemic was that when schools were operating virtually it exposed problems for parents to see on a daily basis. In the past, when teachers closed their doors and many problems went unnoticed by families. The teaching became more transparent during the pandemic and in many cases parents are now on the campaigning for change--rightfully so.

[@maxinemcclean3501]

V

[@robertgregory6693]

Remember the Columbine shooting. The the young black student told his father what was going on and how he was being bullied at the school and his father just shrugged it off telling him it would be okay because he was in a very good school. And he was among the first to be murdered that day. Now his father has to live with that. I just don’t get the mind set of some parents.

[@jaeeluv]

💯 the WORLD got exposed

[@markconway2273]

I agree. Of all kinds, not just racism.

[@markconway2273]

@@robertgregory6693 Yes! I saw another report that interviewed that one Black guy's sister. She said she had warned her parents about that place & about things that happened to him. I think she went to another school at that time. And YES, they shot him as one of the first kids.

[@elainestone6151]

Thank you for addressing these societal ills. It has no place in education. Doesn't matter if it's private.

[@travelinghuntress5725]

A reenactment of the Underground Railroad at the school? The whole school? Not an actual theatre play but just a random day to pretend to be slaves and slave masters? And run around the school?WTH!

[@metalrulezv4856]

My friend that is what you call Crt PRAXIS ...we warned you guys these last two years.

[@anonymoususer4376]

I think private schools have the right to dictate curriculum but I really didn't get the Underground Railroad scenario and how that benefits the kid's education.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Its ridiculous. The way they had teachers "capturing" them in the dark, sounds ao disturbing and traumatizing.

[@janejohnson6912]

The school does not want that to get out.

[@MothGirl007]

So bizarre and creepy!

[@BD-rv6rm]

Schools just don't always like accountability. They're adults & should accept feedback.

[@Kristrea]

That is true.

[@MTknitter22]

@BD, this is no public school but a super elite very very pricey school

[@faithhudson4576]

LoL accountability that's rich ... isn't it the left and teachers who are obsessed with distorting American education....I mean when a teach, decides let's not teaching reading and writing today let's just talk about why white people are horrible people is pretty bad!! There is a reason why Americans are at the bottom of the education pool compared to other countries!! SCHOOLS SHOULD BE LIKE THE MILITARY instead of swimpy factories!!

[@Godislove00797]

It needs to happen all over the world Especially in the uk

[@TheSitcheeation]

My school did this also, in Murfreesboro Tennessee. I was 10, and was "caught" & "sent back south" I was the only Black child my class & didn't have the words to describe how strange & painful this was.

[@louannhuber2651]

Hard enough to be the only black child in the class. This might be a good lesson for white children (so they could empathize) but not with a black child in the classroom.

[@robertgregory6693]

For the love of God, I don’t know why parents would put their precious children through this hell. It must be for the status symbol. If your child is smart and motivated nothing can stop them. Giving your money to an institution that treats your child like crap. Shame on you parents for your lack of concern for your child.

[@Mrs-O]

@@robertgregory6693 Agree

[@TheSitcheeation]

@@robertgregory6693 Many parents of 80s babies were educated in de facto segregation & have absolutely no clue how different their child’s school experiences are. They feel they are doing the best to keep class sizes small with a “warm, welcoming” learning environment. And all of my learning environments were cheerful and packed with enthusiastic teachers. Once you’ve decided to enroll your child in these schools it is imperative that you supplement their academic education with the cultural aspect missing in the suburbs/elite institutions.

[@10s-d7j]

Sure.

[@roots4140]

They want the parents to just keep writing those checks and be quiet. We'll see what happens with this one,...

[@anonymoususer4376]

if it's one of the best schools in the country, parents will still be writing the checks.

[@johnsilver6316]

@@anonymoususer4376 after this it will depend on what’s considered best in what they’re teaching. And this can end badly for the school. Cuz we live in a society where companies that are caught being racist go down the toilet at a rapid pace. The question here is going to become “have they done this to any other black or Hispanic family out there”.

[@anonymoususer4376]

@@johnsilver6316 from the interview, there's no indication the school was racist. the ONLY specific they gave was using the word "plantation" and not providing any context around it. at some point in the past, they said they did that Underground Railroad thing which is sketchy at best but they don't do it anymore. I sent 3 of my kids to a very strict and sometimes unreasonable private school for it's academics. Believe me, this school won't hurt for students if it's truly elite. We don't send our kids to private for morals. We send them to get a better education and have a good chance to get into elite colleges.

[@reddlady5997]

@@anonymoususer4376 Here you go again. You must be a certified nut. Just cuz you don't feel it was racist, don't mean it wasn't. Your observation is always the case, when the race you are observing, isn't yours. If you think white teachers running around a dark school in an attempt to catch the kids who were acting like slaves.. ..you and your white won't be bothered by that at all, dear!! Not one bit. That's not a conversation your kids will feel concerned enough about to bring to you. However, that's scenario is a nightmare for a black child....I need you to get a clue. Either you glazed over the video, or you flat don't think the actions of the teachers was wrong....but it should be, whether it was the Underground Railroad or not...don't turn off lights and run after mine, or any other child...PERIOD!!!!!!

[@traceytracey3756]

If the parents' complaint was the word plantation and then recite other examples of what they heard, then the case.is pretty weak.

[@lorannamoody7011]

How many of the administrators and teachers graduated from Princeton like Craig?

[@dwaynematteos5749]

The school PROVED this couple's point.

[@ruthjones9792]

It's

[@Luna_illus]

I can really relate to their children’s’ situation because of a similar experience I had as a child. When I was in fifth grade I was attending a new charter school in my home town. I have an autoimmune disease and was often absent from class because of illness but I worked really hard to keep up on my schoolwork on my own and had good grades but the principal for some reason decided she didn’t like me or my family. I don’t know what I did, I was a good student, a little shy but never got in any trouble, I was just sick. When my parents tried to have a discussion with the principal and my teacher about getting my school work for me to catch up on she avoided them and just decided to expel me instead and she didn’t even tell them directly. She went through me. She literally pulled me; a tiny, shy and sick 11 year old girl out of class and told me I wouldn’t be attending this school anymore and to tell my parents. It was so out of the blue and unexpected. She was also very cruel to me. It left me feeling like I was a bad kid and had done something wrong just because I was sick. It was really hard. Thankfully the school I transferred to was amazing and they really took me under their wing and helped me, but I’ll never forget the feeling of worthlessness I had when my principal whom I looked up to and liked a lot said that to me and how hard it was leaving my friends and starting a a whole new school half way through the year. So I really feel for this family and I’m sorry that the kids have to go through this. I didn’t experience any racial bias though and really can’t imagine how awful that must be on top of being expelled for no reason. Those poor kids. By the way, the principal that expelled me was later fired because of all the problems she caused and eventually the entire school I was kicked out of shut down and everyone knew it was that principal’s fault. She ran that place straight into the ground. I really hope this family can find some justice after what they have been though. Note: Thanks for all the likes and kind responses everybody. Really means a lot. 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@jodisouthworth369]

I'm sorry you had to experience that but im thankful for you sharing your testimony and how you overcame. Your amazing 😀

[@dreamlife2351]

Thank you for sharing your story. Many changes need to be made. Especially teachers need smaller class sizes, to get to know their students. You sound like you are doing well now. 🌺 all the best to you

[@marybrown5238]

I'm sorry that you had this awful experience. Sadly, having worked in the school system, I have heard these horror stories far too often.

[@deva190]

My cousin and I were the only two black students in an 8th grade history class in the early 70s . A substitute teacher looked right at us and said " slaves were property then, not people, right girls?" Times were different then. Today, she would be fired. People today have little no idea of what racism or prejudice( an old word you don't hear any longer) really is.

[@jodisouthworth369]

@@deva190 Omg thats terrible! I'm sorry people can be such imbiciles, especially teachers..You and your cousin didn't deserve that.

[@judithrochon4246]

Maybe they should send their kids to a public school. I don't have any sympathy for these elitists.

[@BNAK-b3h]

Wow! Jealous whitey.

[@lizabetx483]

Why not put the couple's name - Mr and Mrs. Craig Robinson and not "Michele Obama's brother, wife" in the title of the video!

[@terrylarry5149]

Right!!! It was so confusing to read

[@kelleysaint8606]

Because the ONLY Reason this is getting any attention is because of who his sister is

[@martinwilcox6011]

@@kelleysaint8606 It's getting attention because the racist in Milwaukee's white supremacist private privileged school f'd wit the wrong brotha✊🏾🤣

[@kelleysaint8606]

@@martinwilcox6011 no it’s not , you would have never heard about this case … never it’s ONLY because who he is related to , and don’t forget about your brothers wife …………………

[@lone8636]

Good point!!!!! How lame….

[@Essykimz_1]

Imagine this famous family going through this, only God knows what we the ‘ regular folks’ go through 😏. So sad

[@clashon4life843]

Right! Because the famous family have money and resources! The regular families don’t so they have to suffer through the none sense!

[@M-hc9xm]

Living in the same metro area as the Robinsons, USM has a lot of tolerance to learn.

[@johnhanson9245]

You really are easily swayed. You don't even know the other side of the story

[@freshstart4423]

There's no such thing as racism, Craig and Kelly were harassing the teachers so they had to go. 2:08.

[@sellmav]

Yea all the poor people sending their kids to private schools. People are so gullible it’s pathetic.

[@r.z.j.8261]

A new low: expelling young kids for a breakdown in communication with THEIR parents. Stay strong Greg and Kelly.

[@misswinnie4.8]

2 sides to every story April 12th 2021 Hi Steve, Craig and I had some time to talk and reflect on the conversation you and I had on Friday. Craig does not think it is necessary to have another meeting with you. You were very clear thatvyou have the option to not allow _____ to return in the fall because teachers think I'm a "watchdog" and "fear for their jobs." We'd like you to put I writing the reason you are dismissing our family from USM after you promised to hold a seat for______ in 6th grade. April 14th 2021 Dear Kelly, Thank you for your message. As you know, USM views the parents of Its students to be vital partners in the school's mission to provide an exceptional education to its students and ensure a positive learning environment. While USM is committed to seeking, valuing, and listening to parents' perspectives and concerns regarding their children and the school, in turn it expects parents to respect the expertise and professionalism of the schools faculty and administrators, and staff and seek collaborative solutions to problems. So too, USM expects all members of its community, including parents, to relate to one another with respect, trust, honesty, fairness, and kindness. Unfortunately, over the course of this school year, you have not fulfilled the foregoing commitments as a partner to USM and its MIDDLE SCHOOL teachers and administrators. Despite our continued efforts and requests, you continue to directly engage with USMs 5th grade teachers and administrators in a manner that is not consistent with the school's Common Trust and Core Values---- including numerous emails, texts, and conversations that are disrespectful and deflating. These communications not only demonstrate a breakdown in your trust of and respect for USMs Middle School educators, but have also adversely impacted the Middle School educational environment, including the ability of our teachers and administrators to successfully provide vital services to our schools. As provided in our handbook: The operation and administration of U of Ms is predicated upon the mutual cooperation of the entire USM community. Accordingly, parents of students are expected to cooperate with the administration of the school, including but not limited to the Board of Trustees, the Head and Assistant Head of School, and the administrators in charge of various departments in the event that a parent refuses to cooperate reasonably, the Head of School has the right to take such action as s(he) deems appropriate, including but not limited to the dismissal of the student. Because we have concluded that your actions toward the Middle School TEAM over the past year did not comport with our Parent-School Partnership Common Trust and Handbook, we respectfully request that you locate another school for ____ to continue his education next year. Thank you, Steve Hancock Head of School

[@ying_Ram0824]

The whole point of sending your children to private school is so that the school is more responsive to your input. What's wrong with that school? The parents are the customers.

[@anonymoususer4376]

so guessing you didn't send your kids to private school.

[@MinistryofPeace]

That also means they can ask you to leave at anytime for any reason.

[@lemarcusbrown1708]

Plus these are just allegations at this point. I like to hear all sides. Perhaps the Robinsons are telling the truth, perhaps they aint 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️.

[@TanukiOfficial]

Literally, *paying* customers

[@DivergentMoon]

It's not necessarily so. Especially the publicly funded charter schools. No evidence kids do better on the whole based on scientifically designed studies. You might like your school, but so does everybody else. That was another set of studies: parents generally think the school their own kids go to is good, but that schools in general are inferior.

[@Solace-um8lw]

This happens not just in private schools!!! Also, in public by administrators, teachers, who have never walked in a black child’s shoes! This needs to happen!!!

[@anonymoususer4376]

If what they said was true, then it would be an issue at a public school. Same situation doesn't apply at a private.

[@lovegrace3719]

Look up Thaddeus Joseph Beaulieu vs Ashford University. Wickedness is ruling in the land! REPENT and surrender your hearts to the blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ everyone. The blessed Lord shall soon return. Amen.

[@Sashstashreview]

Yep!! All the time.

[@stephsweden5623]

If 'what' happens?

[@Rachel-oq6mu]

Agreed. COVID opened my eyes to what's going on in the classroom. During Zoom conferences, I noticed the teacher would express irritation toward certain students (not my child) vs others. I could it hear it in a different room. And when I looked on camera I realized she was only doing it to the black-presenting children. It happened repeatedly. I encouraged her to check her biases and educate herself. Children can perceive this aggression from teachers. I feel sorry for children who have to face these issues in school.

[@SavagePoet0623]

So "plantation" is a racist word?? I'm so confused.nothing they said seemed to be enough for all the fuss plus you have the cash to put your kids in first class schools but you sewing the school for saying words like plantation??? I personally adored Barack and Michelle Obama but Michelle your brother and his wife need to get a grip.

[@TheRealLStall]

If it happened to your children imagine how they are with other patents/students who are not as famous

[@tanishazoa138]

If keyword if. You've heard one a few de from an angry parent who didn't claim anything until his kids were booted.

[@MissJade805]

Exactly, a lot of people didn’t seem to be aware that this has happened before at this very school many times, and it took two parents who are famous for it to get acknowledged.

[@tanishazoa138]

@@MissJade805 link to this accusation?

[@shainishot]

I went out of my way to help a private school full of rich people and celebrities. Now that they found out I was born in Mexico they say I have no experience and hired a white woman to fill my position. I came into the position highly recommended from a better private school. This school has no Mexican faculty or employees in the upper school. Also, I have more experience and education than the chair of the department. Many of their new hires have zero experience and I came in with 7 years experience.

[@tanishazoa138]

No school is going to fire someone for being born in Mexico. You're obviously leaving stuff out.

[@maristella9062]

I understand what you are describing!

[@Allulathepoodle]

@Dave Richard Talk about creepy!

[@Zzz2x]

sue

[@ginaa7586]

@Ahayah Asher Ahayah bruh 🙄

[@RaiderClarke312]

“Only a Fool would let his Enemy Teach his Children.”

[@heathermetz3974]

To expel a child from their classes and friends is humiliating and embarrassing which could be very traumatizing. Hope the Robinson’s win their lawsuit.

[@cherrycherrylady1700]

Oh shut up .. you dont know the whole story.

[@kh8655]

cry me a river...

[@swannoir7949]

@@kh8655 Bet you support neo Nazi UKraine. That’s why they’re getting their ass handed to them.

[@TheAissa2]

@@kh8655 then you can take your potatoes and swim back home to Europe!

[@TheAissa2]

@Sara Mill For Republicans, they would rather just remain stupid and sleep!

[@earvetta]

My goodness what are they're suppose to do after hearing for themselves what they're children are learning in school. If it hadn't been for virtual school this may have never been discovered. Hopefully the other families will speak up

[@sinabagherisarvestani8924]

they could expel the school principle or the vice principle of the school , either that or close down the school , this kind of erratic behaviour by schools needs to stop , the family made the right choice the drag the school into court , either the school apologizes or they kick the teacher and principle out of the school , just because your in a position of power over children does not give you the right to be a stupid idiot . Its cleat that the parents are right and the school is wrong in this situation , there is no excuse for it

[@mayc8674]

You are weird. You must be okay with them teaching sex to 3rd graders but you melt bc they are trying to have children learn what it felt like to be treated like a slave so it won't happen again.

[@Kira36k]

We see a lot of schools both private and public retaliate when questioned about the curriculum

[@brmillgr]

this is from the early 80s, time is getting short the party is almost over: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4KzpH6sfJuKg6s

[@Monique_Unique2]

If I found out my son participated in that underground railroad re enactment, somebody getting smacked.

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

Literally or rhetorically?

[@deva190]

My school wanted my little cousin to play Cocoa the clown but his mother stopped it. This was decades ago.

[@carlosyamara]

Maybe their lawyers told them not to be specific, but they didn’t actually state of the multiple times the school discriminated against. They say that children of color received worse punishment than their white counterparts but they don’t talk about specific cases. Saying “plantation “ ? Really? I think that they should have had more concrete evidence to disclose in this interview, again I believe it’s their lawyers that must have told them to not disclose much, and it just takes away from their allegations. I hope more comes to light.

[@cherrycherrylady1700]

EXACTLY! They felt ENTITLED just cause he is Michell obamas brother. They kept saying this stories but Never said anything.

[@deniserosaly9292]

Yet.. how long were they in this school? What needs to stop? They said nothing specific.

[@katemiller7874]

Yes that’s what I thought. Specifics would be nice. The plantation thing makes no sense. It was part of crappy history. We all know black kids say the n word all the time at least what I’ve seen. So if they are saying it more they would be punished that’s not unusual.

[@DarknessFalls29]

I was thinking they were prepped on what not to say because it will all come out soon. Regardless of what it is, none of this behavior is surprising when it comes to private school. Heck it happens in public schools!

[@timeforchange3786]

They acted like they want to be in control of that school. She made it very clear she was constantly in the school's business. Sounds like gentrification to me

[@kathleenbeachmaui]

I did the same in my daughters high school - when she was kicked out in beginning of 12th grade!! I got bullied out of the suit! Threatened etc, didn’t have the $$ to pursue

[@Stephanie-et4qm]

It comes across as if the school did not want the spotlight nor to be told what they can and can not do as a private sector. The light is already on the school and they mistreated the right family because something will be done about it and their voices are being heard..as parents you should have the right to question anyone in a school setting that shapes the lives of our youth.

[@blahblahblah7407]

Private schools have boards. The board is who actually dictates & runs the school.

[@Stephanie-et4qm]

@@blahblahblah7407 agreed.. they're not beyond lawsuits.

[@tanishazoa138]

You don't even know if it's true. How are people like you so dumb?

[@mraanan1]

The parents will lose.

[@Stephanie-et4qm]

@@mraanan1 I hope not..I'm sure they consulted w/a attorney.. either way the school's pockets will lessen because the spotlight is already on them and this might hurt enrollment.

[@daobmv926]

Thank you so much Craig and Kelly for bringing University School Of Milwaukee and their racial and socio-economic bias to light. This is the first time sharing publicly my experience with a Catholic school and racism. My oldest son attended a Catholic school in Los Angeles and was in the 2nd grade. My husband Hispanic and me African American. About 2 months into the school year we get a call at our place of business from a Priest. He asked that my husband and I stop by to see him before picking up our son. To make a long story short when we arrived at his office he told my husband and I...."that the school had reached its limit for minority children enrollment"...he further went on to explain that there were many Vietnamese children that attended the school and they made up a big percent of the minorities. He went onto to say that my son was no longer welcomed at the school and if we repeated what he told us he would deny it. I was speechless that a Priest could be so heartless and racist at the same time. I remembered a few days earlier my husband went to pick up our son from school. He said when he arrived at the school that our son ran up to him and was so upset. When my husband asked my son why he was upset he said another student who was white told him that his mother said he couldn't play with my son because his hair was different. My husband and I put 2 and 2 together and realize this parent was probably the one who confronted the Priest about asking us to withdraw our son from the school. I remember feeling so helpless because here my 7 year old was experiencing racism at such a young age and we as his parents couldn't protect him. We had the difficult talk with our baby about racism and transferred him to another school. What we didn't have was Social Media...Twitter, KZbin, etc...to share our experience with other parents...the good news is the Catholic school is closed.

[@keepingit763]

Racist count on black people not to say anything and stay quiet. Everyone wake up and see these Republicans policies for what they are: Trump’s new Jim Crowe laws.

[@beverlyanngilbert4794]

So sorry this happened to your child but it doesn't surprise me that a Catholic priest would take that position given all of the sexual abuse that Catholic priests perpetrated on young boys.

[@tashajordan8856]

Wow I'm so sorry that happened glad that the school is closed !

[@Duchessofsucksex]

So sorry to hear about racism in US. My husband is white and I am from Asia. Although my husband is super blonde with very clear blue eyes, my son took a lot from me. Dark hair and dark eyes. Some of his friends bullied him because of his not pure white race. I talked to the teacher. Surprisingly the teacher and principal forward our case to the State. The parents of the children got a warning. If their kids happened to be racist again, they are going to move to other state and not allowed to attend any school in our state. Well... I live in Norway, different culture and mentality than US.

[@tashajordan8856]

@@Duchessofsucksex Good for you, and that's great the State step up in a big way..

[@colinaitken5090]

Hopefully they will ban racist discrimination,CRT,gender politics in all schools and get back to teaching the kids math,English ect🤔🇬🇧

[@BigJimbo106]

Right wing “education” is all about teaching ignorance and white supremacy and the worship of Odin

[@littiaacloset]

My sister went to this school and they did the same exact thing to my sister she is still dealing with the trauma USM put her through

[@anonymoususer4376]

sounds like your sister is a snowflake

[@blackteavibes5932]

Omgoodness. So sorry! I'm glad this is finally getting the attention it deserves. Prayers to your sister.

[@littiaacloset]

@@blackteavibes5932 thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@MinistryofPeace]

The victim card is getting waaaay over used on this comment board.

[@littiaacloset]

@@MinistryofPeace so if there is a victim I guess it’s okay for the victors huh 🤔 to each it’s own it’s so easy to sit from a position of privilege and pass judgment. The only reason this story is now being recognized is because the father is related to Michelle Obama and his wife is of the privileged race. My mother has gone to the river hills police department on many occasions to report the conduct at that school nobody cared because of people like yourself thinking everyone wants to be a victim.

[@Lmlm8168]

Potential issues like this raised by ANY parent at ANY school should be met with NOTHING short of unbiased and understanding . Whether true or not. You investigate, don’t punish just because you are scared to have a conversation . That’s what it boils to. People are scared to have an open conversation 🙄

[@Angel0fTruth]

That is ideal but when the parents are behaving disrespectfully such as they have there has to be a limit.

[@itsintheword2818]

The only reason why these parents ran to GMA is because of who they are related to and if they get their story out first people will be naive enough to assume that they are innocent.. what is happening is that these schools have to deal with a lot with parents that always threatened to sue if you don't bow down to what they want you to do and that's exactly what it sounds like here. The school has the records and documentation to show how these plans are conducting themselves and rather than deal with these knucklehead parents they'll remove their children out of the school. The parents are what's ruining it for their children but as long as they have shows like GMA they can make themselves look innocent but just wait until that court date comes

[@Lmlm8168]

@@itsintheword2818 I definitely see what you are saying. But also , it’s been my experience that schools are scared to do something about racial issue bc they don’t even want to tread anywhere near the area or the topic . But it’s true, parents also often ruin things for their children and tbh the kids are the casualties here when the adults can’t get along.

[@leeteplitz7673]

It’s a very sad state of affairs in todays schooling.

[@stephaniealveranga9914]

SCARED OF THE TRUTHS.

[@beet5800]

More here. Much missing info. 2 sides to every story. p s: I am a Black woman and very engaged with issues of community.

[@blahblahblah7407]

That's why I ONLY communicate with my kid's teachers & school staff via email. Date/time, gps, black & white verbatim fool proof evidence of what was said within communication on both sides. There's NO denying or lying when it comes to email!

[@adrian8773]

Exactly! I ignore calls to get a voicemail and then respond via email to avoid any he said she said

[@happycook6737]

I do the same thing to parents. Email only. Most parents of students are awesome but some have mental health difficulties, substance abuse challenges, etc

[@leonmcbo8078]

I do the same as a teacher.

[@reddlady5997]

@@happycook6737 what does mental health and drugs have to do with this?!?!?!

[@reddlady5997]

@aria mason Thanks for trying, but that didn't help 😂 Oh well.

[@dmiller8188]

I am disturbingly so proud that this school is finally be called out. I live literally not too far from there. It is in upper scale village of Milwaukee WI where the houses are built on privacy. Meaning you rarely see the houses because of the long winding private roads that lead up to them. It's the same village where Giannis of the Milwaukee Bucks purchased his home. The school itself has the same make up. It's a very very long winding road and once you arrive the grounds open up just like an actual university setting. They have 1 main building and for each subject starting in junior high they have a separate building for the subject that is being taught. Literally all the teachers are Doctors of something. Tuition ranges from Kindergarten - 1st grade 19k annually. As you go up in grades the tuition tiers. By the time one makes it to 12th grade tuition is $30k a year. This school has a long history of being very biased towards kids of color but parents continue to send their kids because of the potential it could bring them. Now the Robinsons have people reaching out to them sharing their horrible experience there as well but were to afraid call them out or they were expelled as well. I recall in the newspaper around 15 or years ago where a neighborhood girl was expelled because they felt her paper was racist as she did the required assignment on Black History but told the story as it was told from her grandparents and not the untruth story being taught in school. I think that school has barked up the right tree this time. This may be turning into a class-action lawsuit. I always say, it's all about timing.

[@tanishazoa138]

Thanks for adding adding nothing of importance. Lol

[@AA-mz3ig]

You're right. It should be a class action suit.

[@dmiller8188]

@@AA-mz3ig It will be before this is over. That is probably why they opened up a website to finally give a voice to the voiceless. That school have become so smug in this practiced that they were willing to do it to someone's whose family has access to unending wealth and power. This time they may have barked up the wrong tree. I hope they fixed that school's wagon real good.

[@dmiller8188]

@@tanishazoa138 If you are referring to my comment, not a problem, I thank you very much. Thank you for the obvious gallows laughter.

[@tanishazoa138]

@@dmiller8188 you wrote feelings not facts

[@greenbyrd3665]

Imagine a school requiring students to reenact the holocaust. Would never, ever happen!!

[@selmahare]

Exactly it’s so abhorrently inappropriate I can’t even understand how it’s allowed! 🥴

[@ashleeharris4555]

But they didn’t. They rein -acted another holocaust!!!

[@MinistryofPeace]

Why not?

[@jimdoe3288]

Imagine having a kkk mentor and having people think you are for BLM

[@ScreamTatumRiley]

@@jimdoe3288 they have that by having the confederate flag

[@rayasare9866]

the fact that they just went ahead and expelled the kids when these concerns were brought up tells me everything I need to know. A lot of institutions make these commitments to diversity and inclusion and equity but as soon as that commitment is put to the test they are they are nowhere to be found

[@flowersfam3462]

Exactly!

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[@grouchyoleguy]

Always two sides to every story but above all it's a PRIVATE SCHOOL , if you have your child in a PRIVATE school that is doing things you don't like remove them from the school , I'd really like to hear what the school administration has to say about it because by sounds of the letter informing them of fact their students were being removed from enrollment parents were rude and disrespectful when they talked with administration

[@misswinnie4.8]

That's not what happened

[@le808le]

Private schools can do what they want. Leave if you don’t like it. There are plenty good private schools out there.

[@mylenpimentel5826]

Be the voice of those who suffered in silence!!!

[@prettylittleinvestor]

Can any administrator weigh in on this? Is it a standard practice to dismiss students because their parents bring up issues? I understand it’s a private institution, and to some degree the institutions can do whatever they want, but they are still accountable to the state and the board of education, even if they’re not accountable to a public school system.

[@happycook6737]

Private schools can kick out any child at any time. It is usually in the contract parents sign.

[@traceygrant3386]

They are racist I don’t give a damn what they can do . They kicked these children out because they are black mixed raced.

[@reign6409]

@Dave Richard dude, go take a nap. This isn't a dating site. Troll.

[@misswinnie4.8]

The parents were most likely dismissed because they were bullying a teacher. We probably won't ever get the full story but it's an election year so buckle up.

[@beet5800]

"Use of the word plantation?" More context needed here. What isnthe racism here?

[@antoniothompson5514]

It's going to be quite interesting watching this play out in court. This couple is an outstanding couple with a high moral compass attached to their credit. I pray for justice to be completely served.

[@itsintheword2818]

How do you know that? Did you see the communication that they had with the school? Or are you just going off of what you seen on GMA and because they're related to the former president? That's what this is about, if you don't bow down to the racial discrimination card being played then your automatically presumed guilty and you will listen to the first person that gets on GMA that wants to paint the picture that they are innocent

[@bobbybrown2683]

@@itsintheword2818 stupid 😂 that's the first lady brother and he's black dumbass so he has to be right or that gives you racist mf's something to talk about like some bitches, defend these nuts, let's talk about the last administration and all of the crimes coming out😂 TOOL

[@khalilahd.]

Couldn’t agree more

[@MaryAnnMsbl34]

VERY ODD AND HYPOCRITICAL THAT SCHOOLS ARE THE MIRROR IMAGE OF WHAT THEY WANT PPL TO BELIEVE

[@Swnsasy]

@@itsintheword2818 Actually, I can answer for mine.. This is the 7th from this school. What they filed is actually online so you can read it like I did she many others... When you look at all 7 cases, it's the same over and over.. They say, "We've done better." Obviously not when we are up to #7... Also, it's NOT just them. It's also 3 white family's and one other black family... Also, your question is weird to the commentor.. The person said, "IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE THIS PLAY OUT." Why is that such a bother to you? Are you upset at Dasatan here in Florida too for banning 54 MATH BOOKS saying it is teaching CRT? Numbers.. Numbers are now CRT?!?! Your question came out OBVIOUSLY without you reading. I didn't think that was a bad thing to be interested to see how this plays out damn..

[@checkyourhead9]

imagine how they treat parents that are not well known

[@dmiller8188]

IKR.

[@harpergrace5846]

Well it’s a private school

[@nasajePlugShorts]

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[@rosahacketts1668]

I wouldn't say they are well known though. Never seen or knew of them until just now.

[@dmiller8188]

@@rosahacketts1668 Bwhahahaha. So you never heard of Michelle Obama either huh? I am 100% sure the school knew that as Obama's brother-in-law. The giveaway probably was the times he visited the school. Does that help? I've never heard of you until but you may be well known to those who circle you travel in. This Robinson guy those appears to be a little more well known as now he has been able to peddle his story to 2 main TV shows thus far and it seems to be growing legs by the minute. In actuality, well known not known, should have no bearing on his accusations but I am so glad this school may finally get what it has coming. Very very good school though.

[@coejbee]

“The use of the word plantation” 🙄😂😂😂😂😂

[@richiegreene4102]

😂

[@KyMojo]

😅

[@valeriemacphail9180]

Plantation is a dirty word suddenly?

[@dsmarty6395]

Yes. . .like trailer park, like Appalachia, like Florida, all dirty words like “Plantation”

[@LegendaryRod]

It may have been the context in which it was used.

[@mraanan1]

@@LegendaryRod give an example please. What context?

[@LegendaryRod]

@@mraanan1 Whether it was in a negative context or positive context….What do you mean, give you an example?

[@franziskani]

In rightwing circles they like to pretend that blacks are now on the "planation" of the Democratic party. It will not have been in the context of covering slavery. The kids were 9 and 11 at the time the parents heard more of the curriculum. They also did the underground railroad reenactement (and likely turned it into a circus). So we can savely assume, that there was some bad judgement regarding that word as well.

[@june2420111]

I'm so glad they are doing this. So many people against talking about racial inequities in school. Those parents and school staff are so emboldened. It will take high-profile, connected, and wealthy individuals to actually bring justice and teach a lesson to our school systems. I wish they lived in Southlake Texas.

[@Supersquishyawesomeness]

This has nothing to do with racial inequalities 🤦‍♀️

[@fightagainsthateofblackame7724]

Hispanics are the racists in Southlake. 👍

[@lovev9904]

I’m an Independent Latino. I’m Team School. BLM and WOKE has to be under control - it only has brought destruction, damage to a property and damage mine and soul - just being disrespectful to other Race. Enough is enough. The rest of the Race had enough, we are done. This is our History, learn from it and move on… Boring.

[@lornabrown9326]

praise Ahayah from whom Blessing flow!

[@donnasloane9031]

Alot of white negative stories are never mentioned....God forgive that we might look like we are "less than"....in Society....from what it sounds like to me, is that this part of History could also have been omitted....practically speaking, it seems we have a culture of denial...so glad all of this has been brought out to the public....And I mean "omitted" in the context that it was presented....We all need history lessons for sure...Higher education should deam to be " Higher".

[@Ayesha_Michelle]

Wow, so basically because the school is unwilling to make changes and create an inclusive environment they dismissed the kids, the audacity.

[@brmillgr]

None of the madness we have been watching unfold is by accident. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4KzpH6sfJuKg6s

[@hyperiondragon]

This is ridiculous. A parent can't talk to a teacher/school about the curriculum? I believe they wouldn't have went public if the school wouldn't have reacted harshly, and simply addressed the issues. I hope the kids are in another top school.

[@sinabagherisarvestani8924]

they could expel the school principle or the vice principle of the school , either that or close down the school , this kind of erratic behaviour by schools needs to stop , the family made the right choice the drag the school into court , either the school apologizes or they kick the teacher and principle out of the school , just because your in a position of power over children does not give you the right to be a stupid idiot

[@Togohum]

Sounds like you are accepting at face value these parents version of this story. Might the school might have a different version to tell?

[@2006neram]

I am a Black teacher at an 8lindependent school. I know that these things happen REGULARLY to black (mixed race or not) children and families regardless of how much or how little they make. I'm glad they're suing them, because these injustices happen too often. They have the resources to pursue this case, and hopefully will get justice. It will not change, however the trauma endured by their children.

[@medical4652]

One needs to go outside the Litigious Victims Mentality of the USA to experience and understand REAL trauma.

[@smileytownSF]

You’re either delusional or lying. Give it up.

[@msg4141]

@@medical4652 Diddums.

[@squidlipssupreme168]

What trauma? You blacks sure love your victimhood, almost like you have no identity without muh slavery.

[@troyheffernan1261]

Explain this to me as a white man. Why in the living hell would you send your children to a WoKE far left school? A school that leans obamas direction. And not send your children to an all black school in Chicago ? Is the schools to black for ya. I got a great idea why don't you go bitch to Nancy polosi and ask her what she thinks about parents standing up against schools. Is it only white people called terrorist when they do it. Talking about hypocrisy. Let me give you some perspective on picking veggies in the hot sun. My mother was a Share cropper picker and she dragged me down the long rows as she filled bags. Wait forgot to tell you my parents are white. My father was born in 1908. And as a child i heard black grand parents teach their grandchildren to stare down white kids so they will never forget the past. Just like Obama did in the last debate with Romney. Didn't think I'd catch that did ya. And a private WoKE school is doing the same and you. And you have a problem with it. Talking about the worst type of hypocrisy. And you want to sue them for being private and kicking their children out. How does a WokE white hating teacher like your self not in Chicago public schools bitching about the way white children are tought there? Wait there arnt any right. Imagine that.

[@ashleighramsey7843]

They’re being very vague and unclear on what actually happened. The only example they gave was that the word plantation was used in some unexplained context.

[@coriebarnes8680]

If you know anything about lawsuits, certain things can NOT be discussed. You don't broadcast your smoking gun evidence to the public. You save that for the courtroom to win your case. NEVER give the opposing side an opportunity to defeat you. The less they know, the better. 😉

[@ashleighramsey7843]

@@coriebarnes8680 I am actually an attorney. Explaining the initial issue(s) that caused the schism isn’t giving away a smoking gun. A smoking gun would be something more like implicatory testimony from multiple first hand witnesses. Complaint of a crime is the bare minimum you must convey when filing suit. If the issue is simply different opinions of teaching style or curriculum, then a private school has the absolute right to matriculate or expel any students they choose, for basically any reason. Of course this is the law, so there will always be exceptions but an exception in a situation as described by the complainants would need to be criminal in nature to file suit against a private school. And so far they’ve conveyed no such crimes or even any events of wrongdoing or injury.

[@bpxl53yewz29]

The school sounds shady, but I wonder what the assignments were. He just talked vaguely about them.

[@KC-ym6uk]

Probably because they filed a suit. When things go to court, many details can't be released or spoken about until the case is closed.

[@daynnastyles2972]

@@KC-ym6uk great point🎯

[@cherrycherrylady1700]

@@KC-ym6uk jajaja if that’s so ? Why going public ? Why is the white female smiling all the time and vaguely saying this stories this other story but never finishes ? The problem is that they were demanding and telling the school how to run the school lmao 🤣 entitle prick. The woman saying that the school look for them and ask for suggestion about school. Like really lmao 🤣 all of this is BS

[@hoodhippychick]

Did you not hear the mother talk about the Underground Railroad re-enactment where the teachers played the “slave masters”???

[@Nikki-ci5ze]

@@hoodhippychick that’s wild!

[@nickstoli]

This wasn't very informative. Saying "plantation" isn't automatically racist, in what context was it used? They also gave no examples of "social-economics bias." Of course, reenacting The Underground Railroad was stupid and offensive, but that was ten years ago. Since they didn't say as late as last year they were still reenacting it, I'm guessing the issue was resolved back then.

[@catmom1322]

Agreed. I still don't know what the school did wrong, let alone why their children were expelled.

[@TheTmcabral3]

I’m 3 min and I’m not hearing the racism….. classic GMA.

[@wellokayyes1266]

I thought the same thing. No details, and the school wasn’t even aware of the lawsuit at the time this couple is being interviewed live on abc. Sus.

[@rubymae3320]

Lol plantation plantation plantation I guess I'm racist now lmfao... entitled snobs is all they are

[@scorpiocara6798]

It was racist period. U need to stop

[@estherlev2472]

Not one example of racism in this whole video. Well done to the school for not allowing these parents to subvert the school.

[@tomshea8382]

LOL "in this whole video"

[@mariahyohannes]

Maybe you should do more research

[@tomshea8382]

@@mariahyohannes Like watch more than one video?

[@mariahyohannes]

@@tomshea8382 Yes, great idea Tom😄You think that would be a no brainer

[@tomshea8382]

@@mariahyohannes Maybe there'll be "not one example of racism" there either! As if that means a fucking thing!

[@alexurfantasy]

You can’t say the word plantation in school? This seems a little extra

[@ronj7658]

Not when it relates to a black child, No.

[@reddlady5997]

I swear yall like to be deaf and dumb, at the right time!!!! You over here minimizing the issue like it was just the word "plantation" that was a problem....but you skipped ALL the way over the fact that this 99% all white staff was chasing kids in a dark school, like the kids were run away slaves. Do you understand the toll that takes on a black child. Are yall this silly?!?!?! No teacher should be chasing ANY student in a dark school, let alone pretending to be slave catchers. The HE11!!!!!!

[@froi916]

It depends how the word was used.

[@reddlady5997]

@@froi916 that's not the whole issue. What about the teachers playing as slave masters, running after slave students in a dark school. The plantation is where the students pretended to run from. Why are yall commenting on half the issue?

[@alexurfantasy]

@@ronj7658 I guess if you don’t talk about what happened in the past , it’ll be as if it never happened ? , You sound just llike the trump people that don’t want to talk about racism or critical race theory . To them slavery was not that bad and they were all just working together as friends 😂 A plantation was a factual thing , mentioning it is not racist .

[@c.foster5485]

Stay encouraged! You're doing the right thing.

[@flowerlady3150]

Amen! And thanks to ABC for a great interview.

[@sequoiamarr1025]

When their kids get older, they should send them to an HBCU.

[@misswinnie4.8]

Ha!! That will never happen. Only the elite schools for the Obamas. Even Craig sent the kids from his 1st family to private Caucasian schools.

[@margueritesaintleger8375]

Thank God the parents are highly educated

[@freshstart4423]

The school rejected the parents not the students. It was the parents, Craig and Kelly harassing the teachers. 2:08

[@marilynjones5749]

The worst of Europe invaded and colonized this land and the atrocities they carried out are beyond wickedly evil👿. And some people want to continue to relive their ancestors demonic tortures.

[@drjoopj]

This sounds like weak and pointless accusations from these parents. Using the word "plantation". Gasp. It seems the parents were very demanding and difficult. A private school is not obligated to accommodate parents who are unrealistic and demanding.

[@praise874]

This happens all too often. I'm glad that they are taking action.

[@johnedwardjones999]

It got "to hot" for Head of School.A lot uncovered he didnt want revealed..So he booted the kids. Big mistake.

[@MinistryofPeace]

They should've never accepted these two left loonies. The moment the school knew they were related to Obama, they should've shown them the door. End of problem.

[@purpleness64]

Yup they have fucked around and now they will find out

[@staellie7089]

Pretty soon everything that is said in the classroom will be considered inappropriate.

[@teresamarie7460]

Basically, the school said just take your kids to a school that will allow them to dictate what their kids learn. AND they are not going to allow that race card to be played and put a stain at their school.

[@freshstart4423]

Rich black people who claim to be victim of racial oppression are liars.

[@sherylpaul-stubbs2516]

You’re an absolute idiot. I pray to God that you don’t have any hand in educating anyone’s children. You’re what’s wrong with the conversation table.

[@misswinnie4.8]

Yep. VIPs who tried to bully a teacher and it backfired.

[@CogMarks]

That’s exactly what happened. Parents can’t complain and harass teachers/administrators at private schools and get catered to as they are in public school. One of the reasons private schools are successful is that everyone is moving in the same direction. Parents who want to send their kids to a private school need to learn about the school and see if the school’s value system lines up with theirs. Parents should not expect a top private school that has been around for many years to change because your kids are going there now. It doesn’t work that way.

[@freshstart4423]

@@CogMarks Racial propaganda is a lie, there's always another explanation, for the conflict. These millionaires who claim to be victims of racial oppression are being judged, suffering consequences by Jesus.

[@JonBatisteTruthBeTold]

👍🏽 👍🏽 My kids were kicked out of Ursuline Academy in New Orleans for similar concerns years ago. Glad that this type of thing has been reveled. These parents are very brave and my hats are off to them.👍🏽👍🏽

[@zeepickens9049]

*Wow!!!!! **#UrsulineAcademy** has been looked upon as this so-called great school still maintaining it's 'Whiteness', I'm not shocked!!!! Shenanigans happen at **#BrotherMartin** too!*

[@sl4983]

You were retaliated against too?

[@davemartino5997]

Michael looks just his brother

[@LeslieMcElwee]

😂

[@rscnails]

This made me sick to my core. When she mentioned the children dressing up as slaves. No children should be treated like that. Close that that school.

[@esthers9122]

These schools actually think this is appropriate behavior. Absolutely sickening.

[@erinjoy5625]

My jaw dropped !!!!!! I'm at a loss for words. I don't understand where they would ever think this is ok !!!!? Smh.

[@carlosdelgado4870]

The Democratic Regime want to teach kids how to cross dress in public schools.

[@esthers9122]

@@carlosdelgado4870 Don’t drink the koolaid please. All Democrats do not favor this just as ALL Republicans are NOT racist white supremacists trying to deport immigrants.

[@esthers9122]

@@erinjoy5625 exactly!

[@KCNwokoye]

I support this family and glad they are trying to hold the school accountable. I would like people to send their children to schools that align with their own values. If a private school is not interested in teaching your children in the way that you appreciate or that aligns with your core values then you should take your money and influence to the place where you can be received, accepted and celebrated.

[@kenchambers7137]

I totally agree , do go where your not wanted, sometimes black people from forget no matter how much money you have or married to someone white , they still don’t look as you as equal

[@ems3832]

@@kenchambers7137 You make absolutely zero sense. Try again, ken.

[@SistahTuMuchMarley]

Many of us would Love to; however, the way this oligarchy is set up, it can effect your child's educational and professional careers to not attend the "right" schools.

[@SistahTuMuchMarley]

@@kenchambers7137 Ignore that person.

[@Bantuqueen01]

@@kenchambers7137 Exactly! Black people tend to forget their still black when married to a yt person..

[@chudneyhoward7436]

That is why my kids go to schools with ppl who look like them.

[@ShredderTainment]

It’ll keep happening unless someone with power and spotlight says something. Thank you both!

[@nasajePlugShorts]

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[@just4now141]

Hmmm so you don't think the private school wouldn't want to brag and shout from the rooftops that they were chosen by president family to educate their kids??! This is deflection propaganda. It's purpose is to disencourage people of color while keeping attention away from the current affairs.

[@markegan8469]

Sorry, they were asked what specifically happened and she only came up wit the word plantation? They wasted 10 minutes on this story, are you kidding me!!

[@deonna53223]

I believe them. I know of way too many former students who have experienced the same and worse. Finally, someone with enough power to bring this into the light.

[@chrisc1881]

My daughter had an experience at her school pre pandemic. It was just before the end of the school year and the exercise in the class was for the kids to share what they were doing for the summer vacation. She said most of the kids were either going to NC or SC a few to FL , one or two to Jamaica and most of the class was just staying home. My daughter told the class that she was going to England, Iceland and France. She was shocked when the teacher said to her that she was not being honest. It disturbed her and she came home to ask why would she think l am lying, is it because she thinks we cannot afford an expensive vacation. I have exposed my kids to yearly international travel from the time they were very young. I was going to the school to address it with the teacher but my daughter insisted its not that serious. She ensure she posted photos on social media so her classmates can see. This incident just stuck with me.

[@Mic22795]

So upsetting. Deeply disturbing. I know you didn't want to breach your daughter's trust, but I would have told an offputting joke or something to the teacher so he/she knows you understand.

[@hardrocker796]

Home school they all out of control

[@danplaysbass6294]

Shame on this school. I hope others continue to speak up.

[@mraanan1]

Shame on you for jumping to conclusions with so little information.

[@danplaysbass6294]

@@mraanan1 Lol

[@robbie-annwhite5356]

I didn't realize this had been going on for 10 years. Thank you for fighting for all children.

[@terrylarry5149]

Honestly, the school should have just listened. And the change the robinsons were asking for wasn’t even monumental. Smh

[@anonymoususer4376]

how do you know? they didn't give many specifics on what change they wanted. and "plantation" isn't exactly a racial or bias term.

[@msg4141]

@@anonymoususer4376 You keep popping up in defence of the school. Are you the principal ? And you're so fixated on 'plantation' when other examples were clearly given 🤔🤔🤔

[@anonymoususer4376]

@@msg4141 it's a private school so they can admit/deny, kick out anyone, create their own curriculum, etc. with that said, I'm just stating they didn't give many specifics and I don't think the word "plantation" is offensive especially when they didn't give context on how it was used.

[@johnsilver6316]

@@anonymoususer4376 honestly we don’t know the full story, mainly because this is an ongoing lawsuit. They can’t say anything about the situation. But let’s be realistic here, kicking out the students just because you didn’t like how the parents reacted to your teachings is just overall petty AF. But it’s also a sign that the parents are right, and the school is trying to protect itself from radical changes…at least that’s how they consider it. So it just wouldn’t be surprising if this rich and mainly white school has a history of racism.

[@anonymoususer4376]

@@johnsilver6316 It's the parents who are at fault but that's how private schools works. Their kids seemed like model students and they'll suffer because of what mom and dad did. It's a PRIVATE school. I've sent all 3 of my kids to private. You don't have the right to dictate curriculum. They'll be courteous at first but if you push it, they'll kick your kids out. I've seen kids kicked out for much less. You don't get extra say if you're "famous" unless you're a big donor. If you want a say, send your kids to public school where they have school boards. I sent my kids to a particular Catholic school because of academics but didn't agree on many situations. But if you want to stay there, you follow the rules. It is sad the children will suffer.

[@deva190]

This is a private school. They just may find out the legal difference between public and private.

[@robyndismon394]

And if you're private you have 100% immunity to any accountability or responsibility to other humans?

[@mraanan1]

If you are a private school you have a right to dismiss students for ANY reason.

[@robyndismon394]

@@mraanan1 And do those 'rights' violate another persons CIVIL or HUMAN RIGHTS? Are you suggesting that private schools can do what they want when they want with no legal guidelines or precedent? They can dismiss a minor, meaning a student bcz they're black, or Spanish speaking or some other personal reason. They have laws to follow as well!

[@pamm5]

I’d like to hear both sides. If they are actually racist, then that’s terrible…if they are teaching history then it’s needed to be taught so that we don’t forget. I had a black teacher for 3rd and 4th grade who taught us so much about black history. She was the best teach I ever had. I learned so much and has really helped me become more aware of the world.

[@dhunter1423]

Grateful for their efforts to make positive changes moving foward that will benefit Everybody. It's tragic that in 2022, there continues to be a sickening amount of inequality. God Bless you both, deb in SC

[@esthers9122]

The school’s behavior is absolutely sickening. They are churning out future white supremacists.

[@arevchick]

That school doesn’t need your money!! Sue them, move your children elsewhere.

[@CaliKiwi-]

Private schools get to do what they want. If this had happened at a public school it’d be different.

[@jessicagreen8883]

Hmmm, that's not what that means. They can still be sued for causing emotional distress. Also private schools get away with a lot of abuse because they think they can do whatever.

[@Tammy-sd3sc]

I've taught my students about slavery and the holocaust without watering them down. They understood both very well without reenactments. Reenactment is an excellent way to immerse students in learning experiences but teachers must be very careful how they use it.

[@terroralabruja]

Did you teach your students about how unfairly the US stole land 2.4 million-square kilometers from Mexico a poor Amerindian country? which encompasses the present US Southwest, California, rich in gold, Texas rich in oil, Oklahoma rich in steel and other minerals which launch the US into industrialization the powerhouse of the world and the end of slavery. My great-great-grandparents were born in 1846-1848 in Durango Mexico before a border was created. My maternal DNA haplogroup B2b places me among the indigenous women inhabiting the present US Southwest as far east as Florida and as far north as Oklahoma. I bear the image that the soil gave me to survive In the American continent, I am the natural selection for the survival of the species, my destiny is tied to the land, these are natural laws that no man can change.(I speak English as a second language)

[@theresamalone1214]

@teresaguerrasalazar it's awesome to read how dedicated, learned u are to ur heritage and ancestry, u know who u are and that's everything 💯💯💯

[@Tammy-sd3sc]

@@terroralabruja It's very much a part of the Social Studies standards. As a professional, my duty is to present the content, provide guidance, create engaging learning experiences and allow students to do their evaluation of the content. My high school students usually do an excellent job drawing their own conclusions. As a black person, I take the same approach when teaching about slavery. I present the unadulterated content and allow them to critically evaluate and draw their own conclusions. At home, I present my opinions about slavery to my son. In the classroom, I allow my students to draw their own conclusions. We do not want any teacher to evaluate for our son. He's capable of doing that on his own. Without a doubt, these were heinous historical events. However, teachers should present the facts and allow students to apply their own values to analyze each. My job is not to inculcate in students what I believe. My job is to help students develop/master skills including the ability to think critically and evaluate information. Respect.

[@elizabethwilk9615]

Mexicans fought with Anglo’s against a dictator - no it wasn’t about stealing always

[@lauralarrabee7870]

@@terroralabruja I also share similar heritage. And my forefathers had to leave their homeland when New Mexico was invaded by foreigners (Union) and Spaniards who established new territories. My grandmother had no one when the flu epidemic in Durango took out her mother and father in 1930. Yet she was resilient.

[@Joshuaeway03]

They aren't even a A Couple...

[@caramelcandy5147]

My nephew's teacher was glorifying Robert E Lee. She had my nephew do a report on Robert E Lee's good points!!! I let her have it and demanded he get a new person.

[@jesusisnotgod4265]

i'm black and i love Mr ROBERT E LEE!!.. he was a great commander!!😎👍🏾

[@vickischaffer9229]

I agree they should learn of the history but not make them reenact the Underground Railroad unless they use both Black and White students. They should not stereotype the kids or degrade them or put favoritism on the white or black this isn’t the 1900’s. If they are going to do it find different ones to fill their position!

[@sistarkenyasue2078]

They should not even start #CRT from the stage of Enslavement at all #TheEnd

[@kennaluvschu]

I don’t think that it should even be reenacted. students can read from a book, or use google to find out what happens during the event of the Underground Railroad. it should easily be a part of their curricular & the students shouldn’t be forced to mimic situations like these to simply “learn” about it. they can learn WITHOUT having to dress up as “slaves” and run from their teachers who are pretending to be “slave masters”.

[@fitnessmore7585]

@@kennaluvschu I also feel the administrations should be held accountable because they put this curriculum together and should know this would cause a bias scenario; therefore if strict rules are not in place, if the curriculum is not monitored, and if they allow this to transpire, then they are racist themselves and do not care about the consequences it would cause!!