Wow, way to hit the ground running, Kay! I had not considered the appropriation of Hawaiian culture before, and you are right.
As for the Braves situation, there were many who spoke out about that very concern back while the district was rebranding. Parent Diversity Network (PDN) even hosted a Town Hall (zoom) with indigenous leaders who asked that Braves be changed...to no avail. I think the SB feared the reaction of so many who are also "lifers" who feel such strong connection to their alma mater and were extremely vocal. Check out the Retire the Braves FB page.
Apr 14, 2023·edited Apr 14, 2023Liked by Kay Coughlin
Very proud of you, Kay. That took courage. And your remarks were spot on.
I had my first experience at a school board meeting re: the masking fight during COVID. Myself and 10 others pro-mask, in a small room with 100+ anti-mask individuals, screaming for hours. It was terrifying.
We ultimately prevailed in a lawsuit (temporary restraining order) against our school board - but it was some of the hardest work I've done. I felt the same feelings of eyes on me, and being scared to speak up. But I did it anyway. For my kids, and for theirs.
Wow, way to hit the ground running, Kay! I had not considered the appropriation of Hawaiian culture before, and you are right.
As for the Braves situation, there were many who spoke out about that very concern back while the district was rebranding. Parent Diversity Network (PDN) even hosted a Town Hall (zoom) with indigenous leaders who asked that Braves be changed...to no avail. I think the SB feared the reaction of so many who are also "lifers" who feel such strong connection to their alma mater and were extremely vocal. Check out the Retire the Braves FB page.
Very proud of you, Kay. That took courage. And your remarks were spot on.
I had my first experience at a school board meeting re: the masking fight during COVID. Myself and 10 others pro-mask, in a small room with 100+ anti-mask individuals, screaming for hours. It was terrifying.
We ultimately prevailed in a lawsuit (temporary restraining order) against our school board - but it was some of the hardest work I've done. I felt the same feelings of eyes on me, and being scared to speak up. But I did it anyway. For my kids, and for theirs.
Thank you for being afraid and doing it anyway.
-N