Despite 'racial backlash,' school board reaffirms its decision to rename Sitka's Baranof Elementary
Posted by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Feb 9, 2021 School board member Blossom Teal-Olsen said that social media comments and email following last month’s unanimous decision to rename Baranof Elementary for a significant local cultural educator had allowed her to see clearly “the lines within the community.” She added “There is a very dangerous undertone of racial backlash of our decision.” The Sitka School Board is not backing away from its decision to ask the Sitka Tribe of Alaska to help...
Source: kcaw.org