(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
The authoritarian Left is at it again. This time they are targeting an American Airlines pilot who spoke out against a proposed diversity initiative in his local school district.
Guy Midkiff, a 62-year-old Southlake, TX resident, has come under fire for criticizing a diversity program being suggested for Carroll ISD. Some have taken issue with posts he made on social media and on his podcast. Midkiff has worked as a pilot for American Airlines for 32 years, according to his LinkedIn profile.
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Dallas Morning News reported: “Through his Twitter and Facebook accounts as well as a podcast called Wise Guy Talks, Midkiff has documented his opposition to the district’s Cultural Competence Action Plan, as well as various groups and community members who support it.”
Carroll ISD divided after heated election focused on anti-racism plan
The plan has been in development for years but stalled after lawsuits. Recent board meetings have had hours of debate over putting the plan in place. Author: William Joy (WFAA) Updated: 11:49 PM CDT May 12, 2021
SOUTHLAKE, Texas Since last summer, Carroll ISD board meetings have been including hours of shouting, arguing, boos and applause.
The divide continued Wednesday night after a divisive election for two board seats, and district leaders haven’t shared any plan to heal it.
“As a community we need to come together and do better,” a parent said during the meeting.
American Airlines investigating Southlake pilot’s social media activity that criticizes Carroll ISD diversity plan
Groups that support the Cultural Competence Action Plan posted about the Twitter posts to bring the matter to the company’s attention.
The Carroll ISD Administration Center photographed on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Southlake.(Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer)
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American Airlines is investigating one of its pilots after social media users urged the company to review his posts and podcasts criticizing Carroll ISD’s proposed diversity and inclusion initiative and its supporters.
Guy Midkiff, 62, is a Southlake resident who has been a pilot at American for 32 years, according to his LinkedIn profile.