DC elementary school handed out ‘anti-racism’ ‘fistbooks’ to 4-year-olds.

Children as young as four years old were given an “anti-racism” lesson in which they were urged to identify racist members of their family at a public elementary school in Washington, D.C. Students in Pre-K through 3rd grade attended an “Anti-Racism Fight Club” presentation by speaker Doyin Richards, according to a Nov. 30 letter from Janney Elementary School Principal Danielle Singh.

Singh’s letter linked to Richards’ presentation and noted, “As part of this effort, each kid has a fist book to assist continue the debate at school and at home.” “We know that when we discuss issues like racism and equity, we may feel a range of emotions. This is a natural aspect of learning and development. “White people are a part of a culture that advantages them in practically every circumstance,” according to Richards’ “Anti-Racism Fight Club Fistbook for Kids,” and “it’s as if white people walk around with an invisible force field since they wield all of the power in America.”

“White privilege is something you were born with if you are a white person, and it simply means that your life is not made more difficult because of the color of your skin,” the “Fistbook for Kids” adds. “To put it another way, having white privilege isn’t your fault; it’s your problem if you choose to disregard it.” Anti-racism “isn’t a spectator sport,” according to the “Fistbook for Kids,” but it does need “being loud, uncomfortable combative, and visible to guarantee change is done.”

“Where do you perceive racism in yourself?” asks a series of questions throughout the book. This necessitates in-depth soul-searching. Be honest with yourself, don’t feel guilty or ashamed, and take responsibility for your actions. It is the first step toward becoming a racist.”

The book educates youngsters that “just because someone is older than you doesn’t mean they’re right all of the time” in a section headed “How to deal with racism from loved ones.” “Anyone who does not think that individuals should be treated equally based on their skin color is the problem.” If parents sincerely believe in anti-racism, they must cease making excuses for their children’s behavior, according to the book. “Does anyone in your family have racist views?”

Following the presentation, the school provided parents with a link to Richards’ original “Anti-Racist Fight Club Fistbook,” which states that “racism is as American as apple pie and baseball.” “It is still woven into the fabric of our homes, neighborhoods, schools, government, economic system, healthcare, and much more as we sit here today. In reality, it would be difficult to locate a single aspect of our culture that is free of racism “According to the book. “White supremacy is the ocean, not the shark.”

“DC Public Schools is committed to improving educational fairness by providing exciting and demanding academic experiences for our children,” the district said. “In December, a parent newsletter at one of our schools posted a resource link with this material. The district stated that Richards’ adult guide “is not part of our DCPS curriculum and was not shared with pupils.”

On the “DC Urban Moms and Dads” online community, commenters claiming to be parents at Janney Elementary protested about the Nov. 30 presentation and the “Fistbook for Kids.”

“Has anybody else’s Kindergartener been terrified by today’s anti-racism assembly? One anonymous poster said, “My baby needs to sleep with a light on with the door open tonight.” “Does anyone know what it is?”