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FROM THE NAACP GREENVILLE SC BRANCH PRESIDENT
Rev. Emanuel R. Flemming, Sr.
H. 3728 The “South Carolina Transparency and Integrity in Education Act”
My fellow South Carolinians, let me respectfully remind us all of the a very important line within the constitution of the United States of America. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” I am not the most educated and academically astute individual but I do believe that within this line stated, students and education are included. All students deserve access to factual and high- quality education and all educators deserve the freedom to provide that education. that includes an accurate accounting of American History and present-day inequalities, as well as diverse perspectives on educational topics.
Truthful and comprehensive discussions about United States and South Carolina history are critical to understanding the vast racial and gender inequalities that persist in society. Educators must have advance pedagogical resources and material to justly facilitate discussions about historical and present-day inequalities and injustices, plus be able to expound on the true importance of diversity and inclusion within our society. This divisive bill will force educators to knowingly, not to be able to provide for nor protect the educational interest and advancement of all the students under their care. If we are for the betterment of our educational system and society as a state and nation, then this legislation should never be allowed to become law. The ambiguity within this legislation has the potential to put restraints and censorships on the progressive and informative dialogues between students and educators, which leads to the enlightenment of both parties involved.
To silence transparent and factual discussions of our country’s history and ongoing horrors and problems with systemic inequalities, racial disparities, and inhumane actions, could without question deny the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, women and LGBTQ+ communities of people. In this blatant denial of their experiences, you will prohibit or hinder school districts in providing all students with an equitable educational opportunity. South Carolina must focus on the real educational needs of all our students, including closing educational gaps due to numerous disparities and working collaboratively to improve diversity and inclusiveness within our schools, and amend the state’s current standards that do not reflect this sentiment.
I have said this before beloved, who can breathe when you do not count? Who can hope if your views and voices are irrelevant? We have the audacity to say in this state as a motto, “While I breathe, I hope?” Since money makes the world go round, do we not realize that we open ourselves to receive more money from various funders and the government, when we embrace and value diversity and inclusion on a larger scale? Simply, the more people outside of the majority or popular culture see themselves, the more willingness there is for various sources and or groups to donate, fund, or support the progression of education, the state, and this nation!
Please call your SC Senator and all Senators in the Greenville Legislative Delegation (803-212-6200). Leave your name or City where you live and ask the Senators not to vote for Bill H.3278. Pass this message on, do not wait, the vote is coming soon!
Thank you for your time and consideration. Be blessed.
Rev. Emanuel R. Flemming, Sr., President
Greenville Branch of the NAACP
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