We must come together as a nation to ensure all students receive an education focused on equity and inclusion so we can move towards true equality in our schools across America. The NAACP believes everyone should have access to quality education with equal opportunities for learning regardless of race or background.
This type of censorship perpetuates ignorance and intolerance, leaving our youth ill-prepared to tackle the complexities of racism they will inevitably face in their lives. While novels like "The Bluest Eye" are deemed inappropriate, students are taught to revere historical figures, like Christopher Columbus, Thomas Jefferson, and Andrew Jackson, who have well documented histories of human atrocities, including racial and sexual violence. All too often, those with the most power make decisions regarding what information students can access and learn. By prohibiting its presence in K-12 education, we are depriving students of a fundamental source of knowledge about the history of race in America.įurthermore, this censorship reflects systemic inequalities that exist within our education system - Inequalities that disproportionately impact Black students and leave them more vulnerable to censorship. This book is an important work that offers insight into how racism and prejudice can affect individuals, and it is a critical part of our country's literary heritage. The NAACP unequivocally condemns the decision of many school districts to censor "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison.
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