Wednesday: Letter to Your Republican Senator
Wednesday: Letter to Your Republican Senator
Stop the Erasure of Black History & Attacks on Education
Key Issues:
Educational Inequity & School Defunding
Historically, Black communities have faced systemic underfunding in education due to racism, segregation, and redlining. Many public schools in predominantly Black neighborhoods receive fewer resources, outdated materials, and less investment than schools in wealthier, mostly white areas. These inequities lead to:
When schools close or are neglected, it disrupts Black students’ futures, reinforces cycles of poverty, and sends a message that their education doesn’t matter.
Censorship of Black History & Curriculum Control
Attempts to erase or water down Black history in school curriculums are a direct attack on identity, truth, and dignity. When schools avoid teaching about slavery, segregation, civil rights, or systemic racism, Black students:
This not only harms Black students—it also robs all students of an honest education and understanding of racial justice.
Book Bans & Attacks on Diverse Literature
Books by Black authors or about Black experiences are being banned at disproportionate rates. This is a form of modern-day censorship that:
When schools remove these books, it limits freedom of thought and sends a message that Black stories aren’t appropriate, important, or worth learning from. This can have a deep impact on Black youth who are looking to see themselves represented in the world.
Why it Matters
The erasure of Black history and attacks on education threaten truth, equality, and progress. Defunding schools, banning Black literature, and censoring history widen racial disparities. Future generations deserve honest education, diverse perspectives, and the right to learn. We must act now—through advocacy, letters, and awareness—to protect Black history and ensure education remains fair and inclusive.
🗣️Why it Matters
James Baldwin (1924–1987) was a renowned Black writer, thinker, and civil rights advocate. Through his essays, novels, and public speeches, he boldly challenged racism, exposed the myths in American history, and demanded dignity and justice for Black people in the U.S. and around the world.
To Baldwin, education meant more than memorizing facts—it was about facing hard truths. He saw the erasure of history, especially in schools, as a deliberate way to keep people uninformed and powerless. Baldwin believed that without teaching the full truth—including the experiences, struggles, and achievements of Black people—education fails its purpose. For him, telling the whole story was essential to justice and freedom.
🗣️Why Baldwin Still Matters Today:
Baldwin would be alarmed by today’s efforts to:
- Ban books by Black authors
- Remove discussions of racism, slavery, or civil rights from classrooms
- Cut funding for public education in Black communities
These attacks go against everything he stood for. To Baldwin, censoring Black history was a form of violence—one that keeps people blind to injustice.
Send Your Letter
To send your letter, visit the letter download page There, you’ll find everything you need—including your name, your letter, and instructions for completing both the letter and the envelope.