Teacher Punished for Pictures
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Editor on Mar 3, 2010 8:55pm PST
Three teachers have been suspended in South LA for having children carry posters of OJ Simpson, Dennis Rodman, and RuPaul in a Black History Parade.
All three white male teachers have been placed on administrative leave for giving children posters that the Superintendent of schools believe were meant to mock Black History.
"These are not the people we want our young people to emulate or believe these people represent the best of the African-American community," Jenkins said. "It's hard for the NAACP to believe this was a mistake."
Other children were given pictures of President Barack Obama, Nelsen Mandela, and Harriet Tubman among other black heroes.
Some parents were outraged and complained to the NAACP, however others feel the incident was overblown. One mother, Sharon Tinson, who has two daughters in the school said that although she was surprised by OJ's face, she realized he had a very prominent sports career as did Rodman before becoming better known for bad boy behavior like drinking and partying. She also stated that there is no reason RuPaul should not be celebrated as he simply has an alternative lifestyle.
The event also had a tribute to Michael Jackson who, although well loved, has a very tainted reputation.
"I kind of laughed at it," Tinson said. "I wasn't offended."
Another parent, Gabriel Jackson said felt much the same way.
"These guys were heroes before. People make mistakes," he said. "I think they show kids they can be somebody, to push them to be somebody."
If you find yourself in a case such as this and it ends up that charges are filed against you, contact the law offices of Attorney Robert Helfend. He will stand up against those attacking you and work to get the situation dropped so that you are able to return to work with as little ado as possible.