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How can you help kids if you can't be honest with them? If he was trying to teach kids what not to say, then this is just woke gone mad.I live in Eden Prairie. In general this is a community with zero tolerance for racism. It's generally moderate-progressive-moderate in views. There is strong community support for Flom where there would not be if there was substance to that. I don't think anyone senses he's in any way a racist.
'I could not possibly be more sorry' | Eden Prairie basketball coach issues apology after investigation
The district said Monday it has completed its investigation, and Coach David Flom "will transition back as Head Coach" of the boys varsity team.
A few days after the alleged incident, the Star Tribune reported Flom was accused of reading a racial slur aloud in a classroom, which the district said was part of a lesson about responsible use of social media.
In a statement sent to KARE 11 Wednesday, Coach Flom apologized for the harm caused by his actions.
"I could not possibly be more sorry for all the harm that I have caused," Flom said. "We are trying to focus our attention and energies on helping the players, school and community to move forward with the lessons learned. I am amazed by the support we have received and continue to receive."
But some scholars steeped in the study of race and racism said despite Flom's alleged use of the slur as part of a teachable moment, the term in question should not be used in any context.
"We take David Flom at his word that what he was attempting to do is to educate these young people on the appropriate use of social media. That’s a positive and you know, in this moment, it is important to recognize the importance of what young people do online," said Dr. Yohuru Williams, chair, professor and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at St. Thomas University.
So if they agree the term shouldn’t be used in any context then absolutely nobody regardless or f race should be using it.I live in Eden Prairie. In general this is a community with zero tolerance for racism. It's generally moderate-progressive-moderate in views. There is strong community support for Flom where there would not be if there was substance to that. I don't think anyone senses he's in any way a racist.
'I could not possibly be more sorry' | Eden Prairie basketball coach issues apology after investigation
The district said Monday it has completed its investigation, and Coach David Flom "will transition back as Head Coach" of the boys varsity team.
A few days after the alleged incident, the Star Tribune reported Flom was accused of reading a racial slur aloud in a classroom, which the district said was part of a lesson about responsible use of social media.
In a statement sent to KARE 11 Wednesday, Coach Flom apologized for the harm caused by his actions.
"I could not possibly be more sorry for all the harm that I have caused," Flom said. "We are trying to focus our attention and energies on helping the players, school and community to move forward with the lessons learned. I am amazed by the support we have received and continue to receive."
But some scholars steeped in the study of race and racism said despite Flom's alleged use of the slur as part of a teachable moment, the term in question should not be used in any context.
"We take David Flom at his word that what he was attempting to do is to educate these young people on the appropriate use of social media. That’s a positive and you know, in this moment, it is important to recognize the importance of what young people do online," said Dr. Yohuru Williams, chair, professor and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at St. Thomas University.
It's not that hard. Just don't use that word.
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Off topic from the OP, but this is the guy, Mike Murphy, that kept Qualls from winning the Republican primary and gave it to Jenson. During the voting Qualls wouldn't promise a role for Murphy in his administration whereas Jenson did, so Murphy once he was eliminated told his voters to vote for Jenson. If not for that move, Qualls would have won and we'd probably have a different gov now...Eden Prairie is interesting politically -- and generally zero tolerance for racism.
Kendall Qualls, 2020 Republican Nominee for Congress for Eden Prairie District and Candidate for Governor
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Eden Prairie was usually moderate Republican for a long time, sometimes splitting ballots between parties.
And then many Republican women turned hard left angered by Trump's comments about women. Almost everyone elected here now is a Democrat. I do think any elected official probably has to be moderate/fiscally conservative (if that exists anymore) on taxes and economics/business regardless of party.
And zero tolerance for racism.
For the Eden Prairie Minnesota House race I voted in this last election, the Republican nominee was Marla Helseth.
Marla Helseth Republican Nominee for MN House 2022 Representing Eden Prairie.
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Business executive and army veteran Kendall Qualls who ran for Congress for my district in 2020 narrowly lost the Republican nomination for governor in 2022. He led in the 4th to 5th or 6th ballots I believe before losing to Scott Jensen.
Kendall Qualls Article
Kendall Qualls announces bid for governor on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ • Minnesota Reformer
In a brief appearance on “Fox & Friends Weekend” Sunday morning, former congressional candidate Kendall Qualls formally announced his bid for Minnesota governor.
Kendall Qualls Article Written by Kendall Qualls
Public Schools Are Irreversible Cesspools Of Wokeness
Teachers’ unions are pushing a radical Marxist-inspired agenda that is destroying public education in America.
Qualls Loses Nomination on the 9th Ballot
Scott Jensen wins Republican endorsement for governor at dramatic state convention - MinnPost
Jensen, a one-term Minnesota state senator and family doctor who rose to national prominence as a critic of COVID-19 restrictions, prevailed over four other Republican candidates.
yeah but can he play point guard?
And further, can he shoot 65% or better at the foul line.
Yes athletes and entertainment industry it's that simple
What about the rapper Logic? I think we could use your knowledge to determine the one drop law. Following that approval, word usage is cleared.
Some of this is true, but there has also been a demographic change in Eden Prairie that always drastically impacts voting. It's the reason why Texas WILL go blue in the next few years.Eden Prairie is interesting politically -- and generally zero tolerance for racism.
Kendall Qualls, 2020 Republican Nominee for Congress for Eden Prairie District and Candidate for Governor
View attachment 23480
Eden Prairie was usually moderate Republican for a long time, sometimes splitting ballots between parties.
And then many Republican women turned hard left angered by Trump's comments about women. Almost everyone elected here now is a Democrat. I do think any elected official probably has to be moderate/fiscally conservative (if that exists anymore) on taxes and economics/business regardless of party.
And zero tolerance for racism.
For the Eden Prairie Minnesota House race I voted in this last election, the Republican nominee was Marla Helseth.
Marla Helseth Republican Nominee for MN House 2022 Representing Eden Prairie.
View attachment 23481
Business executive and army veteran Kendall Qualls who ran for Congress for my district in 2020 narrowly lost the Republican nomination for governor in 2022. He led in the 4th to 5th or 6th ballots I believe before losing to Scott Jensen.
Kendall Qualls Article
Kendall Qualls announces bid for governor on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ • Minnesota Reformer
In a brief appearance on “Fox & Friends Weekend” Sunday morning, former congressional candidate Kendall Qualls formally announced his bid for Minnesota governor.
Kendall Qualls Article Written by Kendall Qualls
Public Schools Are Irreversible Cesspools Of Wokeness
Teachers’ unions are pushing a radical Marxist-inspired agenda that is destroying public education in America.
Qualls Loses Nomination on the 9th Ballot
Scott Jensen wins Republican endorsement for governor at dramatic state convention - MinnPost
Jensen, a one-term Minnesota state senator and family doctor who rose to national prominence as a critic of COVID-19 restrictions, prevailed over four other Republican candidates.
Seems like Flom is genuinely contrite. Seems like you are disingenuously outraged. Makes sense.
They replaced him with a rapist in the name of progress. I doubt the outrage is fake. In fact, Flom being contrite is part of the reason for the outrage.
It is really odd that Mbakwe works at a public school
It is simple. If you are black you can use that word. If you are white and you use that word, there are consequences. Black folks flipped the script and the white folks who used the word out of hatred and with impunity for a long time are sort of outraged by it.
Was Mbakwe convicted of rape, barrister?
So, 1 drop law in play?
I didn’t think he was. Knew he had a violation of a no contact order, but I always thought he was acquitted of the sexual assault charge
He was not. He was guilty of physical assault though.
I seem to have a similar background and have similar view points.
This is the argument from white dudes who badly want to use the n-word and this is how they justify it.
I could not have said it any better.