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Hot Topic Dr Seuss Again
Six works from Dr Seuss are being discontinued due to racial imaging. Sunny wasn’t familiar with the particular books, but researched some of the illustrations which are problematic. She’s concerned about them being inappropriate but also censorship. Sara feels there is a difference between consequence culture vs cancel culture. Removing 6 works is consequence, but eliminating Dr Seuss from Read Across America was cancel culture. Likes when older art forms are still available but with disclaimers. Joy says I do not like erasing art, I do not think it’s wise and smart. Prefers it remain available so that it can be discussed. Ana feels there are a lot of systemic racism issues to be addressed moreso than Dr Seuss tho she feels there are inappropriate symbolism and illustrations, it’s less a priority than more pressing everyday issues. Whoopi feels they should stay, but add a disclaimer at the beginning (like Gone With the