https://simplecast.com Southlake Southlake, Texas, seems to have it all: stately homes, intense civic pride, and above all, terrific schools. So when a video surfaced in 2018 showing Southlake high school students chanting the N-word—and when Black residents came forward to share stories of racist harassment and bullying—the school board vowed to make changes. But the unveiling of the Cultural Competence Action Plan set off a backlash that’s consumed Southlake, fueled by a growing national crusade against critical race theory. Hosted by NBC News national reporter Mike Hixenbaugh (host of the hit podcast Do No Harm) and NBC News correspondent Antonia Hylton, Southlake tells the story of how one idyllic city became the test case for a new political strategy with national repercussions. 2021 NBCUniversal Media LLC, all rights reserved en Tue, 14 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:00:48 +0000 https://www.nbcnews.com Southlake https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8ba89b80-a681-4cd2-87bd-79a6315b0474/9fa918fd-7367-4b00-b03b-06d5be6a2849/3000x3000/southlake-podcast-cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.nbcnews.com serial Southlake, Texas, seems to have it all: stately homes, intense civic pride, and above all, terrific schools. So when a video surfaced in 2018 showing Southlake high school students chanting the N-word—and when Black residents came forward to share stories of racist harassment and bullying—the school board vowed to make changes. But the unveiling of the Cultural Competence Action Plan set off a backlash that’s consumed Southlake, fueled by a growing national crusade against critical race theory. Hosted by NBC News national reporter Mike Hixenbaugh (host of the hit podcast Do No Harm) and NBC News correspondent Antonia Hylton, Southlake tells the story of how one idyllic city became the test case for a new political strategy with national repercussions. NBC News false https://podcastfeeds.nbcnews.com/southlake carroll high school, critical race theory, education, nbc news, race, racism, school board, south lake, southlake, texas NBC News news.podcasts@nbcuni.com 85c5bccf-3e38-4fc6-946c-7c37580f770b They Came for the Schools In an exclusive audio excerpt from Chapter 1 of “They Came for the Schools: One Town's Fight Over Race and Identity, and the New War for America's Classrooms,” author Mike Hixenbaugh uncovers Southlake’s history, demonstrating how policies meant to protect the town from outside development a half-century ago helped plant the seeds for conflicts over diversity, equity and inclusion—conflicts that are now tearing apart suburbs across the nation.

For more details and to purchase the book, on sale May 14, 2024, follow this link: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/they-came-for-the-schools-mike-hixenbaugh?variant=41284682088482


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]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Mike Hixenbaugh) https://www.nbcnews.com In an exclusive audio excerpt from Chapter 1 of “They Came for the Schools: One Town's Fight Over Race and Identity, and the New War for America's Classrooms,” author Mike Hixenbaugh uncovers Southlake’s history, demonstrating how policies meant to protect the town from outside development a half-century ago helped plant the seeds for conflicts over diversity, equity and inclusion—conflicts that are now tearing apart suburbs across the nation.

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]]> They Came for the Schools Mike Hixenbaugh 00:40:40 An exclusive audio excerpt from Mike Hixenbaugh’s new book, “They Came for the Schools: One Town's Fight Over Race and Identity, and the New War for America's Classrooms.” An exclusive audio excerpt from Mike Hixenbaugh’s new book, “They Came for the Schools: One Town's Fight Over Race and Identity, and the New War for America's Classrooms.” censorship, structural racism, education, desegregation, library, suburbs, librarian, southlake, mike hixenbaugh book, racism, crt, public school, banned books, systemic racism, nbc, audiobook, black face, integration, grapevine, nbc news, critical race theory, texas, school board, brown v board of education, minstrel shows, classroom, teacher, they came for the schools book, civil rights, social studies, books, race, book bans, teaching, history, exclusionary zoning false bonus 2 11fa85c7-64bb-40f5-a46b-931c06bb84bb Grapevine - Ep. 6: A Final Lesson Grapevine goes to the polls in a contentious school board election driven by the fight over the role of religion and LGBTQ inclusion in public schools. As the dust settles, Ren reflects on the impact of her mother’s allegations. And, after months of feeling as if she’s had to erase herself, Em Ramser reclaims her voice.


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]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:25:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Mike Hixenbaugh, Antonia Hylton) https://www.nbcnews.com Grapevine goes to the polls in a contentious school board election driven by the fight over the role of religion and LGBTQ inclusion in public schools. As the dust settles, Ren reflects on the impact of her mother’s allegations. And, after months of feeling as if she’s had to erase herself, Em Ramser reclaims her voice.


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]]> Grapevine - Ep. 6: A Final Lesson Mike Hixenbaugh, Antonia Hylton 00:49:07 Grapevine votes in a school board election driven by religion and LGBTQ inclusion. The student and teacher at the center of it all decide how to move forward. Grapevine votes in a school board election driven by religion and LGBTQ inclusion. The student and teacher at the center of it all decide how to move forward. false full 6 2 3ba33f55-0a30-4175-8520-96388765dcee Grapevine - Ep. 5: Open The Floodgates Evangelical activists open a new front in their campaign to impose their version of biblical morality in public schools — at the Texas statehouse. While legislators debate bills requiring the Ten Commandments and banning mention of gender identity in classrooms, three nonbinary students share the trauma they’ve endured at Grapevine High. Meanwhile, a coalition of progressive parents and disillusioned conservatives pledge to retake control of their school system.


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]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:20:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Mike Hixenbaugh, Antonia Hylton) https://www.nbcnews.com Evangelical activists open a new front in their campaign to impose their version of biblical morality in public schools — at the Texas statehouse. While legislators debate bills requiring the Ten Commandments and banning mention of gender identity in classrooms, three nonbinary students share the trauma they’ve endured at Grapevine High. Meanwhile, a coalition of progressive parents and disillusioned conservatives pledge to retake control of their school system.


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]]> Grapevine - Ep. 5: Open The Floodgates Mike Hixenbaugh, Antonia Hylton 00:44:42 Amid a battle at the Texas statehouse over religion and LGBTQ rights, three nonbinary students reflect on their Grapevine High experiences. Amid a battle at the Texas statehouse over religion and LGBTQ rights, three nonbinary students reflect on their Grapevine High experiences. false full 5 2 93e16960-8a4f-4209-8f31-9ddb4533c896 Grapevine - Ep. 4: A Raging Fire Weston Brown, 28, sees a video of his homeschooling mother calling for dozens of books on sexuality and gender to be banned from public schools in another Texas school district. To counter her political activism, Weston publicly shares his story of growing up gay in a fundamentalist Christian family. Feeling pressured by parents and school officials, Em Ramser removes LGBTQ symbols from her classroom and no longer recognizes the teacher she’s become.


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]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:15:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Mike Hixenbaugh, Antonia Hylton) https://www.nbcnews.com Weston Brown, 28, sees a video of his homeschooling mother calling for dozens of books on sexuality and gender to be banned from public schools in another Texas school district. To counter her political activism, Weston publicly shares his story of growing up gay in a fundamentalist Christian family. Feeling pressured by parents and school officials, Em Ramser removes LGBTQ symbols from her classroom and no longer recognizes the teacher she’s become.


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]]> Grapevine - Ep. 4: A Raging Fire Mike Hixenbaugh, Antonia Hylton 00:43:09 A man goes public about growing up gay in a fundamentalist Christian home in Texas. A teacher is at a loss after removing LGBTQ symbols from her classroom. A man goes public about growing up gay in a fundamentalist Christian home in Texas. A teacher is at a loss after removing LGBTQ symbols from her classroom. false full 4 2 7abaf527-051e-456e-9944-f1641a94c96f Grapevine - Ep. 3: A Harvest Is Coming Amid a growing anti-trans backlash, Ren devises a plan to get out of Texas — and away from her mother. In Grapevine, Sharla’s claim that teacher Em Ramser “infected” her child with lies about gender triggers online attacks, leading Ramser to consider leaving the profession.


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]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:10:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Mike Hixenbaugh, Antonia Hylton) https://www.nbcnews.com Amid a growing anti-trans backlash, Ren devises a plan to get out of Texas — and away from her mother. In Grapevine, Sharla’s claim that teacher Em Ramser “infected” her child with lies about gender triggers online attacks, leading Ramser to consider leaving the profession.


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]]> Grapevine - Ep. 3: A Harvest Is Coming Mike Hixenbaugh, Antonia Hylton 00:47:43 A student in Grapevine, Texas, plans to escape her mother as she’s caught in an anti-trans battle involving her family, her English teacher and her school. A student in Grapevine, Texas, plans to escape her mother as she’s caught in an anti-trans battle involving her family, her English teacher and her school. false full 3 2 b558826d-f53f-4d7d-bceb-a64507804fa9 Grapevine - Ep. 2: The Seven Mountains Conservatives are gaining power in Grapevine, fueled by a once-fringe movement that calls on evangelicals to control the seven key “mountains” of American society — including education. A cellphone company with a Christian nationalist agenda heeds that call and sets its sights on winning school board seats in Grapevine, following an example set a year earlier in the neighboring city of Southlake.

CORRECTION (Oct. 4, 2023, 08:40 p.m. ET): A previous version of this episode misstated the amount of money Patriot Mobile Action spent in school board elections in North Texas in spring 2022. It was nearly $500,000, not $600,000.

 


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]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:05:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh) https://www.nbcnews.com Conservatives are gaining power in Grapevine, fueled by a once-fringe movement that calls on evangelicals to control the seven key “mountains” of American society — including education. A cellphone company with a Christian nationalist agenda heeds that call and sets its sights on winning school board seats in Grapevine, following an example set a year earlier in the neighboring city of Southlake.

CORRECTION (Oct. 4, 2023, 08:40 p.m. ET): A previous version of this episode misstated the amount of money Patriot Mobile Action spent in school board elections in North Texas in spring 2022. It was nearly $500,000, not $600,000.

 


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]]> Grapevine - Ep. 2: The Seven Mountains Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh 00:44:26 Conservatives aim to embed fringe Christian values in schools. A cellphone company tries to win school board seats to that end, emulating Southlake. Conservatives aim to embed fringe Christian values in schools. A cellphone company tries to win school board seats to that end, emulating Southlake. false full 2 2 6a223145-4a28-4ee0-b1ca-2391a4064ced Grapevine - Ep. 1: The Girl And The English Teacher A mother named Sharla publicly accuses a high school teacher in Grapevine, Texas, of using a graphic novel called “The Prince and the Dressmaker” to convince her child to change genders. Reporters Mike Hixenbaugh and Antonia Hylton set out to investigate the allegation. Sharla’s child, Ren, and Ren’s English teacher, Em Ramser, tell them a different story.


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]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh) https://www.nbcnews.com A mother named Sharla publicly accuses a high school teacher in Grapevine, Texas, of using a graphic novel called “The Prince and the Dressmaker” to convince her child to change genders. Reporters Mike Hixenbaugh and Antonia Hylton set out to investigate the allegation. Sharla’s child, Ren, and Ren’s English teacher, Em Ramser, tell them a different story.


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]]> Grapevine - Ep. 1: The Girl And The English Teacher Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh 00:43:21 A mother in Grapevine, Texas, accuses an English teacher of persuading her child to change genders. The teacher and her student tell a different story. A mother in Grapevine, Texas, accuses an English teacher of persuading her child to change genders. The teacher and her student tell a different story. false full 1 2 8939df31-fb45-46c9-9b11-b80b16dba89f Books and Backlash  The fight over diversity in Southlake’s Carroll Independent School District is back in the headlines and has a new focus — books. Teachers are worried about a new Texas law that limits instruction on contentious topics, and one of them secretly records a meeting in which a Carroll administrator offers an unexpected piece of advice: If teachers share books about the Holocaust with students, the administrator says, then they should also offer books on “opposing perspectives.” Teachers are incredulous, and the recording sets off an international backlash. In this special bonus episode, we speak with a former librarian at Carroll Senior High School, who retired early instead of continuing to navigate the battle over books, as well as a 12-year-old student whose mother pulled him out of the district after he faced severe bullying over his sexuality. And we have new details on what could be a game-changing development in Southlake: a federal civil rights investigation into students’ complaints of discrimination.

If you or someone in your life is in distress, you can always call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The toll-free number, 800-273-8255, connects you to a certified crisis center nearby. For more resources, click here.


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]]> Sun, 6 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh) https://www.nbcnews.com  The fight over diversity in Southlake’s Carroll Independent School District is back in the headlines and has a new focus — books. Teachers are worried about a new Texas law that limits instruction on contentious topics, and one of them secretly records a meeting in which a Carroll administrator offers an unexpected piece of advice: If teachers share books about the Holocaust with students, the administrator says, then they should also offer books on “opposing perspectives.” Teachers are incredulous, and the recording sets off an international backlash. In this special bonus episode, we speak with a former librarian at Carroll Senior High School, who retired early instead of continuing to navigate the battle over books, as well as a 12-year-old student whose mother pulled him out of the district after he faced severe bullying over his sexuality. And we have new details on what could be a game-changing development in Southlake: a federal civil rights investigation into students’ complaints of discrimination.

If you or someone in your life is in distress, you can always call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The toll-free number, 800-273-8255, connects you to a certified crisis center nearby. For more resources, click here.


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]]> Books and Backlash Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh 00:37:21 The fight over diversity in Southlake is back in the headlines with a new focus on books. Pressure builds with a federal investigation underway. The fight over diversity in Southlake is back in the headlines with a new focus on books. Pressure builds with a federal investigation underway. secret recording, queer student, high school, carroll, racist, library, council, librarian, southlake, blm, reprimand, diversity training, football, feds, racism, left-wing ideology, administrator, crt, gop, education public school, bully, middle school, student, queer, antiracist, doe, trauma, diversity and inclusion training, nbc, fort worth, segregation, school district, south lake, nbc news, conservative, political action committee, critical race theory, pac, texas, dallas, school board, reverse racism, doj, inclusion, suburb, cisd, classroom, culture war, teacher, cancel culture, bisexual, civil rights, carroll high school, training, politics, learning, books, high school football, superintendent, dei, anti-racist, race, suicide, lgbtq, trans, black lives matter, intermmediate school, federal investigation false bonus 1 331ab0de-2121-4505-b106-8e136cb43a22 Beyond the Bubble Five months after the high-stakes local election in Southlake, the city is gearing up for yet another contentious vote. One of the school board members who supported the diversity plan, retired Air Force Col. Dave Almand, is stepping down, and the battle over diversity programs is at the center of the fight to replace him. But he’s far from the only leader to leave a role in public schools this year following attacks from parents opposed to what they see as the quiet creep critical race theory. For this special bonus episode, we sit down with a panel of four educators from across the country who’ve come under fire, including James Whitfield, the first Black principal at a high school a town over from Southlake, whose school board has begun a formal process that could lead to his termination. The educators discuss how the anti-CRT movement is driving them out of their careers—and away from their students.


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]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Antonia Hylton, David Almand, James Whitfield, Mike Hixenbaugh, Brittany Hogan, Terry Harris, Matthew Hawn) https://www.nbcnews.com Five months after the high-stakes local election in Southlake, the city is gearing up for yet another contentious vote. One of the school board members who supported the diversity plan, retired Air Force Col. Dave Almand, is stepping down, and the battle over diversity programs is at the center of the fight to replace him. But he’s far from the only leader to leave a role in public schools this year following attacks from parents opposed to what they see as the quiet creep critical race theory. For this special bonus episode, we sit down with a panel of four educators from across the country who’ve come under fire, including James Whitfield, the first Black principal at a high school a town over from Southlake, whose school board has begun a formal process that could lead to his termination. The educators discuss how the anti-CRT movement is driving them out of their careers—and away from their students.


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]]> Beyond the Bubble Antonia Hylton, David Almand, James Whitfield, Mike Hixenbaugh, Brittany Hogan, Terry Harris, Matthew Hawn 00:36:57 Four educators -- and one former school board member -- on how the anti-CRT movement is separating them from their careers and their students. Four educators -- and one former school board member -- on how the anti-CRT movement is separating them from their careers and their students. councilman, education, high school, carroll, racist, council, attack, educator, southlake, blm, principal, texas gop, diversity training, termination, football, racism, left-wing ideology, administrator, crt, public school, gop, carroll senior high school, student, south, antiracist, diversity and inclusion training, nbc, fort worth, segregation, donations, school district, lake, allen west, suspension, nbc news, conservative, political action committee, critical race theory, pac, texas, dallas, resignation, school board, reverse racism, inclusion, suburb, cisd, marine, classroom, culture war, teacher, teacher, cancel culture, diversity plan, carroll high school, school board member, dana loesch, politics, learning, high school football, healing, dei, anti-racist, race, black lives matter, trump false bonus 1 78a8f6c1-9638-4616-ae3d-858726713c86 Protect the Tradition It’s Election Day in Southlake, Texas — time to see if all the fighting over the school district’s Cultural Competence Action Plan translates into votes. A handful of candidates and supporters who want to see new diversity programs rally in Town Square, across from a much larger, rowdier crowd of those backing the conservative slate. “It’s a great town,” one voter shouts over her shoulder. “We want to keep it that way.” After the votes are counted, Southlake becomes a national poster child in the movement to redefine and root out critical race theory. Stuck in the middle is Lane Ledbetter, Carroll’s new school superintendent, who is tasked with bringing the community together — but in a rare interview, he struggles to answer questions about racism in Southlake. On graduation day, Nikki Olaleye says she hopes Southlake’s future doesn’t mirror its past.


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]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Mike Hixenbaugh, Antonia Hylton) https://www.nbcnews.com It’s Election Day in Southlake, Texas — time to see if all the fighting over the school district’s Cultural Competence Action Plan translates into votes. A handful of candidates and supporters who want to see new diversity programs rally in Town Square, across from a much larger, rowdier crowd of those backing the conservative slate. “It’s a great town,” one voter shouts over her shoulder. “We want to keep it that way.” After the votes are counted, Southlake becomes a national poster child in the movement to redefine and root out critical race theory. Stuck in the middle is Lane Ledbetter, Carroll’s new school superintendent, who is tasked with bringing the community together — but in a rare interview, he struggles to answer questions about racism in Southlake. On graduation day, Nikki Olaleye says she hopes Southlake’s future doesn’t mirror its past.


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]]> Protect the Tradition Mike Hixenbaugh, Antonia Hylton 00:39:23 It’s Election Day in Southlake, Texas — time to see if the fight over the Carroll school district’s Cultural Competence Action Plan translates into votes. It’s Election Day in Southlake, Texas — time to see if the fight over the Carroll school district’s Cultural Competence Action Plan translates into votes. partisan, councilman, education, high school, carroll, racist, john huffman, council, southlake, blm, texas gop, diversity training, progressive, spokesperson, football, racism, left-wing ideology, administrator, crt, public school, vote, gop, carroll senior high school, student, south, antiracist, diversity and inclusion training, nbc, fort worth, segregation, donations, school district, southlake families pac, lake, allen west, south lake, nbc news, conservative, political action committee, voters, playbook, critical race theory, pac, mayor, texas, fox news, dallas, school board, reverse racism, inclusion, suburb, cisd, laura ingraham, marine, classroom, culture war, teacher, cancel culture, diversity plan, blueprint, backlash, legacy, carroll high school, school board member, dana loesch, politics, learning, high school football, shawn duhon, election, campaign, superintendent, dei, anti-racist, race, graduation, michelle moore, black lives matter, trump, hannah smith, results false full 6 1 273aeade-8f31-4793-ab5a-0889b11c4914 The Debate Channel The election to fill two school board seats takes center stage—and becomes a referendum on the school district’s diversity plan. At a secretly recorded meeting, members of Southlake Families PAC grill a prospective candidate about conservative political causes, from opposition to Black Lives Matter to abortion. As school board candidates debate whether Carroll's code of conduct is enough to protect students, a queer 16-year-old takes a complaint of harassment to Carroll Senior High School’s principal — and the response leaves her feeling even less safe at school. In the final days before the election, candidates knock on doors, and outgoing Mayor Laura Hill gives a speech calling opponents of the diversity plan to action.


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]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh) https://www.nbcnews.com The election to fill two school board seats takes center stage—and becomes a referendum on the school district’s diversity plan. At a secretly recorded meeting, members of Southlake Families PAC grill a prospective candidate about conservative political causes, from opposition to Black Lives Matter to abortion. As school board candidates debate whether Carroll's code of conduct is enough to protect students, a queer 16-year-old takes a complaint of harassment to Carroll Senior High School’s principal — and the response leaves her feeling even less safe at school. In the final days before the election, candidates knock on doors, and outgoing Mayor Laura Hill gives a speech calling opponents of the diversity plan to action.


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]]> The Debate Channel Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh 00:42:24 As school board candidates debate Southlake’s future, a queer 16-year-old faces off with her principal over his handling of a harassment complaint. As school board candidates debate Southlake’s future, a queer 16-year-old faces off with her principal over his handling of a harassment complaint. misgender, partisan, councilman, secret recording, queer student, high school, carroll, racist, council, southlake, blm, bullying, texas gop, diversity training, football, racism, left-wing ideology, administrator, crt, gop, education public school, bully, student, queer, candidate, propaganda, debate, antiracist, diversity and inclusion training, nbc, fort worth, segregation, donations, school district, duhon, allen west, complaint, south lake, nbc news, conservative, political action committee, critical race theory, pac, texas, dallas, safety, slurs, school board, reverse racism, inclusion, suburb, cisd, marine, classroom, culture war, teacher, cancel culture, donation, diversity plan, carroll high school, training, school board member, dana loesch, politics, learning, gsa, high school football, shawn duhon, election, campaign, dei, forum, anti-racist, race, lgbtq, black lives matter, trump, hannah smith true full 5 1 85f101f9-b178-46f2-bb6b-b6944bc3cc02 The Circus Comes to Town Parents in Southlake discover a new label for what's been bothering them about all this diversity, equity and inclusion talk: critical race theory. A new fixation on the academic concept muddies the debate, drowning out the voices of students who’d come forward with stories about racism. Kimberlé Crenshaw, one of the founding scholars of CRT, sheds light on the national battle over the theory, warning of dire consequences. And Tucker Carlson, Dana Loesch, and even Demi Lovato all put a spotlight on Southlake, where the local fight has grown even more divisive — and more personal.


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]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Kimberlé Crenshaw, Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh) https://www.nbcnews.com Parents in Southlake discover a new label for what's been bothering them about all this diversity, equity and inclusion talk: critical race theory. A new fixation on the academic concept muddies the debate, drowning out the voices of students who’d come forward with stories about racism. Kimberlé Crenshaw, one of the founding scholars of CRT, sheds light on the national battle over the theory, warning of dire consequences. And Tucker Carlson, Dana Loesch, and even Demi Lovato all put a spotlight on Southlake, where the local fight has grown even more divisive — and more personal.


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]]> The Circus Comes to Town Kimberlé Crenshaw, Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh 00:38:41 A new fixation on critical race theory muddies the debate in Southlake, drowning out the voices of students who’d come forward with stories about racism. A new fixation on critical race theory muddies the debate in Southlake, drowning out the voices of students who’d come forward with stories about racism. education, high school, carroll, racist, council, southlake, blm, demi lovato, diversity training, football, racism, left-wing ideology, administrator, crt, public school, gop, student, restraining order, antiracist, think tank, diversity and inclusion training, nbc, criminal charges, fort worth, segregation, school district, allen west, kimberlé crenshaw, south lake, nbc news, conservative, political action committee, critical race theory, pac, mayor, texas, fox news, warning, dallas, convicted, school board, indicted, reverse racism, christopher rufo, inclusion, suburb, cisd, classroom, culture war, teacher, cancel culture, carroll high school, white supremacy, dana loesch, tucker carlson, politics, learning, high school football, superintendent, kimberle crenshaw, charges, dei, anti-racist, race, black lives matter, donald trump false full 4 1 f3641187-aa88-41aa-a0bb-9735d46d98b4 The Not-So-Silent Majority Facing a wave of backlash to its proposed Cultural Competence Action Plan, Southlake’s school board tries to find middle ground — but winds up angering everyone. The school board meeting room turns into a battleground, as scores of conservative parents line up to explain their objections to any changes to the curriculum or disciplinary measures designed to protect students of color. Behind the scenes, with the help of powerful figures like Texas GOP Chairman Allen West, a new political action committee begins work to stop what supporters say is a “liberal takeover” of their school district. They sue to put the diversity plan on hold, and their efforts catch the attention of conservatives outside Southlake.

You can read the text of Carroll ISD’s draft diversity plan here.

 


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]]> Mon, 6 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh) https://www.nbcnews.com Facing a wave of backlash to its proposed Cultural Competence Action Plan, Southlake’s school board tries to find middle ground — but winds up angering everyone. The school board meeting room turns into a battleground, as scores of conservative parents line up to explain their objections to any changes to the curriculum or disciplinary measures designed to protect students of color. Behind the scenes, with the help of powerful figures like Texas GOP Chairman Allen West, a new political action committee begins work to stop what supporters say is a “liberal takeover” of their school district. They sue to put the diversity plan on hold, and their efforts catch the attention of conservatives outside Southlake.

You can read the text of Carroll ISD’s draft diversity plan here.

 


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]]> The Not-So-Silent Majority Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh 00:38:43 The Southlake Families PAC raises more than $100,000 to fight against what the group calls a “liberal takeover” of the schools — and starts building an army. The Southlake Families PAC raises more than $100,000 to fight against what the group calls a “liberal takeover” of the schools — and starts building an army. councilman, education, high school, carroll, racist, council, southlake, blm, texas gop, diversity training, football, racism, left-wing ideology, administrator, crt, public school, gop, student, antiracist, diversity and inclusion training, nbc, segregation, donations, school district, allen west, south lake, nbc news, conservative, political action committee, critical race theory, pac, virtual meeting, texas, school board, reverse racism, inclusion, suburb, cisd, marine, classroom, culture war, teacher, cancel culture, diversity plan, carroll high school, dallas fort worth, school board member, dana loesch, politics, learning, high school football, dei, anti-racist, race, black lives matter, trump false full 3 1 6a0e9abc-8416-4934-b7ca-8fd0dfb987d1 Just a Word Southlake’s leaders try to bring the community together in the weeks after the viral N-word video. But inside the halls of Carroll High, Black students aren't feeling heard. In the midst of the turmoil, 17-year-old Raven Rolle secretly records her emotional showdown in the principal’s office with a white student who insists that anyone should be able to say the N-word. Meanwhile, the school district is forging ahead with a plan to address racist bullying, but before officials can release it, a pandemic and a national racial reckoning throws everything off track. A friend of Raven’s, Nikki Olaleye, organizes a Black Lives Matter rally in town square—and fear takes hold in Southlake.

CORRECTION (Sept. 2, 2021, 04:30 p.m. ET): A previous version of this episode misstated the hotel where the 2018 homecoming dance was held. It was a Hilton hotel, not a Westin.


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]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Mike Hixenbaugh, Antonia Hylton) https://www.nbcnews.com Southlake’s leaders try to bring the community together in the weeks after the viral N-word video. But inside the halls of Carroll High, Black students aren't feeling heard. In the midst of the turmoil, 17-year-old Raven Rolle secretly records her emotional showdown in the principal’s office with a white student who insists that anyone should be able to say the N-word. Meanwhile, the school district is forging ahead with a plan to address racist bullying, but before officials can release it, a pandemic and a national racial reckoning throws everything off track. A friend of Raven’s, Nikki Olaleye, organizes a Black Lives Matter rally in town square—and fear takes hold in Southlake.

CORRECTION (Sept. 2, 2021, 04:30 p.m. ET): A previous version of this episode misstated the hotel where the 2018 homecoming dance was held. It was a Hilton hotel, not a Westin.


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]]> Just a Word Mike Hixenbaugh, Antonia Hylton 00:39:47 Southlake’s leaders try to unite the town after the N-word video. But the pandemic — and backlash to a local Black Lives Matter protest — upend their plans. Southlake’s leaders try to unite the town after the N-word video. But the pandemic — and backlash to a local Black Lives Matter protest — upend their plans. power rangers, education, high school, carroll, racist, council, southlake, blm, mo bamba, principal, diversity training, football, racism, left-wing ideology, administrator, crt, public school, gop, student, party, antiracist, diversity and inclusion training, nbc, segregation, school district, south lake, nbc news, conservative, political action committee, critical race theory, pac, texas, school board, sheck wes, reverse racism, inclusion, suburb, cisd, classroom, culture war, teacher, cancel culture, carroll high school, school dance, dallas fort worth, dance, politics, learning, high school football, dei, anti-racist, race, black lives matter, dj, homecoming true full 2 1 b2e448ea-f9e1-4025-8a21-d22ca601cb11 Home of the Dragons Southlake, Texas, is an immaculate, largely white suburb 30 minutes from Dallas. It’s a magnet for well-off parents looking for public schools that will get their kids into top-tier universities — and it doesn’t hurt that the town’s Carroll High School Dragons routinely compete for the state football championship. Frank and Robin Cornish, a Black couple, moved to Southlake in the 1990s after Frank fell in love with the place, and he soon recruited fellow Dallas Cowboys to join them. But then the Cornish family suffered a tragedy, and gradually they began to see a different side of their town. In 2018, a viral video of students yelling the N-word brought their concerns to the surface — and exposed racism in Southlake's schools. The whole town seemed to get behind a plan to confront it...at first.


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]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh) https://www.nbcnews.com Southlake, Texas, is an immaculate, largely white suburb 30 minutes from Dallas. It’s a magnet for well-off parents looking for public schools that will get their kids into top-tier universities — and it doesn’t hurt that the town’s Carroll High School Dragons routinely compete for the state football championship. Frank and Robin Cornish, a Black couple, moved to Southlake in the 1990s after Frank fell in love with the place, and he soon recruited fellow Dallas Cowboys to join them. But then the Cornish family suffered a tragedy, and gradually they began to see a different side of their town. In 2018, a viral video of students yelling the N-word brought their concerns to the surface — and exposed racism in Southlake's schools. The whole town seemed to get behind a plan to confront it...at first.


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]]> Home of the Dragons Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh 00:34:39 A viral video of students in wealthy Southlake, Texas, yelling the N-word after homecoming brings Black families’ concerns about racism to the surface. A viral video of students in wealthy Southlake, Texas, yelling the N-word after homecoming brings Black families’ concerns about racism to the surface. education, high school, carroll, racist, council, cowboys, southlake, blm, diversity training, football, racism, robin cornish, left-wing ideology, administrator, crt, public school, gop, student, antiracist, diversity and inclusion training, dallas cowboys, nbc, segregation, school district, nfl, south lake, nbc news, conservative, political action committee, critical race theory, pac, texas, protest, school board, reverse racism, inclusion, suburb, cisd, classroom, culture war, teacher, cancel culture, carroll high school, politics, learning, russell maryland, high school football, dallas forth worth, dei, anti-racist, race, dragons, black lives matter false full 1 1 5145691b-92eb-40c9-8018-bf06438f4106 Trailer Beautiful Southlake, Texas, seemed too good to be true—until a video emerged of white high school students chanting the N-word. But it was the school district’s plan to confront racism that really sent residents on the warpath. Hosted by reporter Mike Hixenbaugh and correspondent Antonia Hylton, Southlake is a six-part series about belonging—and backlash—in an American suburb.


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]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh) https://www.nbcnews.com Beautiful Southlake, Texas, seemed too good to be true—until a video emerged of white high school students chanting the N-word. But it was the school district’s plan to confront racism that really sent residents on the warpath. Hosted by reporter Mike Hixenbaugh and correspondent Antonia Hylton, Southlake is a six-part series about belonging—and backlash—in an American suburb.


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]]> Trailer Antonia Hylton, Mike Hixenbaugh 00:02:37 Parents in Southlake, Texas, wanted to confront racism in their schools. Instead, the suburb is being consumed by a national backlash over critical race theory. Parents in Southlake, Texas, wanted to confront racism in their schools. Instead, the suburb is being consumed by a national backlash over critical race theory. education, high school, carroll, racist, council, southlake, blm, southlake texas, diversity training, football, racism, left-wing ideology, administrator, crt, public school, gop, student, antiracist, diversity and inclusion training, dallas cowboys, nbc, segregation, microaggression, school district, nfl, south lake, nbc news, conservative, political action committee, critical race theory, pac, texas, school board, reverse racism, inclusion, suburb, cisd, classroom, culture war, teacher, cancel culture, carroll high school, dallas fort worth, tucker carlson, politics, learning, high school football, dei, anti-racist, race, media, black lives matter false trailer 1