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School: Parents Can Opt Out of Black History Month
Sprunica Elementary School in Brown County sent a letter home to parents allowing students to opt out of Black history lessons. A photo of the letter was shared on social media, where the response has gone viral. The last line of the letter shown in the picture reads, "If you would like to opt your child out for receiving these lessons, then sign the form below and have your child return it to the school to give to the teacher."
Brown County Schools is looking into why a letter allowing parents to opt their child out of lessons about "equity, caring, and understanding differences" was sent out at one of their elementary schools. Sprunica Elementary has nearly 240 students from Pre-K to fifth grade, and is 97% white. On Wednesday, Brown County Schools Superintendent Emily Tracy sent a message to students, families, and staff acknowledging the letter and saying the district is "gathering more information on the matter."
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D.C. Cop Suspended Over Ties to Proud Boys
A D.C. police lieutenant in the intelligence branch has been put on leave amid an investigation into improper contacts with a prominent member of the extremist group Proud Boys, according to four law enforcement officials with knowledge of the case.
The officials identified the officer as Shane Lamond, a 22-year veteran. Law enforcement officials said there is evidence suggesting communications between Lamond and Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, who described himself as the former chairman of the group.
Activists have long complained that D.C. police enjoyed a cozy relationship with the Proud Boys, pointing to fist-bumps seen between members, officers posing for photos with Proud Boys, and some police turning away as members destroyed Black Lives Matters signs.