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1619 Project writer blasted for purposely sending daughter to struggling NYC school
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones faced criticism for sending her daughter to underperforming, mostly low-income schools in New York City as a form of activism, prioritizing systemic racism issues over her child's education.
- Despite attending schools like PS 307 and Urban Assembly Unison, her daughter struggled academically, leading Hannah-Jones to express regret and admit she felt she had “failed” both her values and her child.
- Critics, including writers and education experts, condemned Hannah-Jones for using her daughter as a “prop” in a political statement, arguing that parents should prioritize their children's education over activism.
- Some commentators contrasted Hannah-Jones' choice with their own experiences, noting that attending struggling schools out of necessity differs fundamentally from using such decisions as deliberate political gestures.
- While acknowledging her misstep, Hannah-Jones’ essay sparked important conversations about the complexities of educational choices, systemic racism, and parental responsibilities in progressive communities.
