WTAE PITTSBURGH announced that Randi Pink’s “Angel of Greenwood “ He reaches highschool students of pine, despite the fact that he’s rejected from the ninth class program.

The students were disenchanted when the school board denied the inclusion of the book, which prompted them to respect. The twelfth Nedda Immen contacted Pink to ask for a copy of a historical novel.

Pink replied Sending 100 free copies.

“I got to Randi and thought that it would be great to get these books and distribute them because we want to make a statement without a lack of respect. This is one of our biggest goals and I think this is an almost perfect example, “said Immen.

Junior Elise Duckworth expressed confusion towards the decision of the school council. “Angel of Greenwood” It is ready in 1921 during the Tulsa Race massacre, a key moment in America’s history, when the blooming black community was rapidly destroyed by racism and hatred.

“I have a problem with understanding reasoning that do not allow this book. I am currently reading it and I think it’s a great book. He talks about something that many students don’t know about. Many people know nothing about the massacre in the Tulsa race, “said Duckworth.

While the opinions on the rejection of the book are different, the President of the Board of the School Philip Morrissette emphasized that its historical importance will not be questioned. Instead, the Management Board found that it didn’t meet the rigorous educational required for the ninth class program.

“”Greenwood angel ‘ It is a great book for students with good historical significance, “said Morrissette.

In a statement for Pittsburgh’s Action News 4, Morrissette explained that the book was not previously in the curriculum and will not be prohibited.

“”Greenwood angel ‘ It was not previously a part of Ela of the ninth grade (English art). It was suggested text to add during the removal of the existing basic text of the ninth class, “The story of two cities“He said.

Despite the Duckworth and Immen, they talked publicly and arranged events on the occasion of the celebration Greenwood angel. Thanks to the support of the community, they raised funds for 2 book conversations with pink.

Pink pushed the view that her book has no academic value, saying that she intentionally wrote each page for teenagers. However, he sees hope for the way forward for integration literature through the activities of Sosny-Richland students.

“When they are responsible,” said Pink, “We’ll be fine.”

Robert G. Clark, the first representative of Black House Mississippi elected after the movement for civil rights, died on March 4 on the age of 96, reports Associated Press.

His son, Rep. Bryant Clark said he died calmly for natural reasons.

Chosen in 1967, Clark met with intensive racism and social confusion when he took the place on the Mississippi legislator. The former pedagogue obtained a master’s degree in education. After attending College in Michigan, he returned home, assessed the needs of Mississippi residents and decided to take motion.

During his profession, Clark was appointed Pro tempore speaker from Mississippi House in 1992 and sat down on the house education committee.

In an interview with Mississippi public Broadcasting Clark, he thought of his mission to enhance the life of all Mississippi, regardless of political ideology.

“Instead of going to a legislator acting against someone, go to the legislator working for Mississippi,” he said. “I spent 36 years in legislation, and my main interest was to look for Mississippi. Regardless of the weakness of Mississippi, I looked at it and tried to strengthen it. I did not look at whether they were independent, democratic or Republican – I just looked at the need. “

Clark first ran to the office as independent, unrelated to any political party. He He remembered his release and ignored by other legislators.

“They wouldn’t sit with me,” he said.

On the day of his death, the legislators honored Clark for a moment of silence in the identical rooms in which he once bore insulation as a black man in the federal government. The presence of Clark in the legislator of Mississippi was historical as a direct descendant of enslaved people.

“He was definitely a pioneering and an icon,” said House speaker (*96*) White. “He was always very good for me when I was elected to office.”

Former colleague and current mayor of Vicksburg George Flaggs he spoke high Clark’s legacy.

“My prayers go to Robert Clark and his family,” said Flaggs. “Dear Robert Clark broke so many barriers. I will always remember him as a gentleman who has persevered. I learned so much from him. He was a man giant. “