DEI Charlatans Go Into Crisis Management Mode

Back in the 60s, European Marxists coined the term the "Long March." Borrowing from Mao, it was meant to describe how Marxism would ultimately triumph by hollowing out Western institutions from within.

We've seen this march steadily succeed over the years, but as of last May 25th, the Long March became the Mad Dash. May 25th was the date of George Floyd's murder. We all know what ensued.

Or do we?

The progressive left never sleep, and they never miss an opportunity. The distraction of COVID only increased the opportunity. While we all saw what was happening above the surface - the rioting, the looting, the demands to defund the police - there was a lot happening below the surface too.

The left had a busy summer last year.

By the time students showed up for school this fall, some virtually, an entirely new curriculum had been put in place - an "anti-racist" curriculum, which is the practical application of Critical Race Theory. 

In particular, New York's private schools went deep. The Naked Dollar has chronicled much of this. 

The curricular changes were done without consulting parents. Schools like Dalton, Brearley, and Grace Church have continuously said they were "studying" the idea, when in fact they had already woven it into their entire curricula as well as their mission statements. 

If you think "anti-racism" sounds like a swell thing, like maybe it's just like "not being racist," you must be a first time visitor to the Naked Dollar. I urge you to look through previous posts see what a vile, divisive concept it is.

Briefly, anti-racism says we are nothing more than a product of our skin color. We are not individuals. We are either the "oppressed" or the "oppressor," and must behave accordingly. If you are white, you are born with racism in your American DNA, and you must spend a lifetime atoning. 

And it's so much more, too. It's about a tearing down of all existing standards and institutions, because they are all "social constructs," and it was presumably white people who did the constructing.

This is what we're teaching our third grade kids. It's a new kind of racism. Neoracism.

If you stand in the way, or even raise a nuanced question, you are the racist. Better to shut up.

A few brave parents raised objections in the fall, only to be roundly ignored by both their schools and the media.

Then, in December, a Dalton School insider shared information with the Naked Dollar about the insane CRT-driven demands being made by the faculty. I wrote about it, and it went viral. This blog got over half a million hits. This can only be because others had begun noticing, feared speaking out, but were happy someone was at least drawing attention to it.

It was just the luck of timing, but the Naked Dollar lit the match.

What followed over the next few months was a series of others speaking out, laying bare the cultural rot of neoracist CRT in their schools. Publications - not just in the U.S., but globally - took notice. Ordinary people began to figure out that words like "anti-racist" and "equity" and "systemic racism" don't mean what they think they mean. Parents began forming organizations to fight back (more on this to follow).

The drivers behind all this are the contemptible opportunists of the DEI industry (diversity, equity, and inclusion). One of the big ones specializing in K-12 private schools is called Pollyanna. They will hollow out your school in a matter of months. (I previously profiled them.)

Well, it's possible they are finally feeling the heat.

What follows is a letter just sent out by Pollyanna to their "community." My comments are in bold.

Dear Pollyanna Friend: I started Pollyanna because I believe schools can achieve real change. I believe a school community can exist in which young people of all races and backgrounds feel equally valued, heard, and supported. That’s the systemic change to which we aspire. Would that include kids who don't agree that we should be divided by race? Would they be valued? Or what about the white ten year-olds you label "oppressors?" We haven’t yet arrived at that destination. But we can. As we approach a year since the resurgence of the social-justice movement that has energized our nation, our communities have experienced a whirlwind of feelings – from pride and validation, to exhaustion and cynicism. At Pollyanna, our mission is “to advance systemic change by developing stronger communities.” Now is as good a time as any to ask: just what do we mean by that?  DEI consultants love the word "community." It implies that everyone agrees. It’s perhaps an intangible goal, and in its intangibility there can exist room for concern, doubt, and fear.  Hell, yes, it's intangible. That's by design. The end goal must never be specifically defined or quantified, lest the need for DEI consultants go away. It’s not surprising that some independent and public school families are feeling it’s necessary to speak out in opposition to their schools embracing DEI programs and a more inclusive curriculum.  Well, you got that part right. You may be hearing these concerns directly from your families, colleagues, and friends; you’re no doubt seeing them sensationalized in the media.  The accounts I've seen are not sensationalized at all. They have been straight-forward reporting. They present our collective work as zero-sum: to elevate marginalized communities, we must take away from others.  You are less than zero-sum. You are about subtraction. The only way to achieve "equity," which means equal outcomes, is by chopping down opportunities for some to excel. Why else, for instance, would Dalton teachers demand that AP classes be eliminated if black students were not achieving the same results as whites?  Or they present our work as capitalizing on a fleeting political trend. Well, no. We see you as a very long-term trend that is coming to fruition. That's what gives us grave concern. These may be instilling in you a sense of doubt or trepidation. But rest assured: our work is neither zero-sum nor politically motivated. On the contrary, our work is child-centered.  No, no, and no! It is race-centered. Every child – regardless of their identity – deserves the ability to be the most authentic version of themselves in their school community and beyond. As intangible as our goal may be, the future we envision is very real. We envision a world in which children grow into a society without prejudice, that embraces differences, and allows them to thrive to reach their fullest potential. We believe we can achieve this and we are on our way to this bright future. Oh, my God, what dreck. And what lies. You tell 12 year-old white kids they should bear the burden of ancestors they never met, you tell their black classmates they are looking at their oppressors, you make absolutely everything about skin color, and yet they're supposed to grow up in a "society without prejudice?" You're the one teaching it! I know you share our vision. We believe that many families do too when they consider this through the eyes of the children. We hope that those who doubt our mission and work will too.  As you continue to navigate this challenging landscape, please know that we are here for you.  We stand ready to assist you in communicating these complex but vital initiatives. We feel confident that, when presented sensibly and through the eyes of the children, we can find common ground. Translation: you will fall in line because we will brainwash your children.   All my best,

Casper Caldarola Founder