Tuesday, March 19, 2024

EURweb & MOBB United Urge You to TAKE ACTION!! Stop Racial Harassment in Our Schools

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*Because of the “Trump Effect,” a trending term used to reference the increase in racially motivated graffiti, taunts, and demonstrations that began shortly after the 2016 Presidential Election, parents and teachers of immigrant, Muslim and minority students are anxiously searching for new ways to help kids and teens fight back against increased racial harassment in schools.

To help parents navigate this troubling phenomenon, EURweb.com speaks to Moms of Black Boys (MOBB) United, a group of concerned mothers representing a powerful and united force aimed at changing the perception of how black boys and men are perceived and treated in today’s society.

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“Sticks and stones may hurt my bones, but words will never hurt me.”

While this statement still holds true, as it is important that we continue teaching our kids that words and opinions do not shape who they are, it is irresponsible to not recognize the power that words and negative opinions do have on the mental well-being of not only the impacted victims, but also the contributing culprits and instigators. The negative perceptions resulting from racial persecution intensifies the feelings of both oppression and racial supremacy.

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Vanessa McCullers M.O.B.B United LA

At EURweb, we understand the impact racial harassment has on our children and communities, which is why we are taking steps to not only expose the growing number of incidents while reporting urban news, but to also be an active participant in helping our young people stand up against racial discrimination. To assist in this effort, we reached out to Vanessa McCullers, Communications Chair with the LA chapter of M.O.B.B.

We asked Ms. McCullers to weigh in on this topic of racial harassment in schools and to help shed some light on how parents can protect their children against discrimination, while also taking steps to join the fight against racially-motivated crimes plaguing our schools and communities. Check out a few of her words of wisdom:

The truth is that words and opinions do matter; otherwise these incidents wouldn’t occur.

At MOBB United, our goal is to ultimately change the perception of black men and boys. Part of our work has involved trying to actively promote more positive images of black boys, as well as advocate for policies that support this effort, such as racial sensitivity trainings, etc.

Though we do want our sons to defend themselves, we DO NOT encourage them to resort to physical actions.

The school-to-prison pipeline is a real issue that cannot be ignored. It is a fact that in certain states, a child can be charged with a felony if involved in a fight that leaves another student injured. We advise our moms to openly discuss racial tensions with their sons and to encourage them to be firm in who they are by showing confidence, not fear.

Parents must get involved and make themselves known to teachers, counselors, and other authority members at school.

It’s important that we expose racial harassment in schools. We must create and influence policies, in and outside of schools, that support accountability by the aggressor.

It’s time for all parents to be more active in their kid’s school lives, and not just academically. Attend school board meetings, communicate concerns to local government officials, and find ways to not only use social media to expose racially motivated issues, but also to reveal more positive activities aimed a decreasing the racial divide within our communities.

MOBB United provides a variety of ways for concerned moms to get involved:

• Request access to M.O.B.B United’s private Facebook Page, which was designed to provide a safe, confidential and supportive space for moms to share their experiences, celebrate their sons, provide advice, join in prayer, voice concerns and work together on solutions.

• Follow M.O.B.B United for Social Change on Facebook and Twitter, and stay up-to-date and in the know on issues and solutions that have the biggest impact on young black boys, as well as their communities, including supportive resources and advice for addressing school-related concerns.

• Gain access to the M.O.B.B United password protected website where members can create forums to address local concern and discuss topics such as mentorship, leadership, and clubs that encourage building friendships in and outside of school, while instilling courage and character.

• Participate in the M.O.B.B United Image Campaign, a national effort aimed at empowering moms all over the country to get involved and ensure that their voices and perspectives are heard and included in the policy change mechanisms in communities across the country. Check out the image campaign launched last year:

Regardless of how and where parents get involved, it’s important to do something. Our kids need our support and help addressing this real issue. Join us at EURweb.com, as we move from reporters and consumers of negative information, to active participants in helping our young people stand up against racial discrimination.

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M.O.B.B. United Georgia Chapter meeting in Atlanta.
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M.O.B.B. United Founder, Depelsha McGruder, and Events and Demonstrations Chair, Crys Baldwin at the DNC in Philly.
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M.O.B.B. United volunteers from the LA chapter at L.A. Family Housing for MLK Day of Service.

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