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“At PACE — where last school year 87% of students were black and Hispanic — rally-goers shared stories of decrepit gym conditions, with broken lockers and showers, as well as a gym floor in poor condition. They contrasted what they have with the gleaming new sports facilities at Beacon high school, which is nearly half white.” — Chalkbeat
“Taking pronouns seriously signals that you’ve thought about what trans and gender-nonconforming people face. That doesn’t automatically make you an ally … But it does mean you’re at least trying to demonstrate basic respect.” — The Washington Post
“Many black youths are often fighting for their lives in a system actively working against them, which can be exhausting and feel like a pointless, uphill battle.” — The New York Times
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