tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post7654663767662548749..comments2024-03-29T02:41:52.718-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Mann Building UpdateMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-54059897930870063092013-11-10T13:01:11.178-08:002013-11-10T13:01:11.178-08:00Thank you, Garfield Mom. You are right, I missed ...Thank you, Garfield Mom. You are right, I missed that point.<br /><br />Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-20232798881436150442013-11-10T10:50:55.875-08:002013-11-10T10:50:55.875-08:00I would think that any mutual agreement or trust h...<br />I would think that any mutual agreement or trust has been severely strained. The idea of co-housing or co-location in any school building seems risky to me with the new charter laws. The facebook photo's of the Museum sign on the Mann school door and the posted house rules seem like a revisit to the Colman days. This needs to be about children and their opportunities. I think the community center aspect and programing is great but, needs another location.<br /><br />PSPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-34464247671364940782013-11-10T10:43:33.589-08:002013-11-10T10:43:33.589-08:00Melissa, you misread this:
"causing libertar...Melissa, you misread this:<br /><br />"causing libertarian-minded opponents of both Africatown AND Banda to become more and more enraged about how much money is being lost due to delays in renovations at at Mann"<br /><br />They are saying that there are people ("libertarian-minded opponents") who oppose both Africatown and Banda, and that those people are becoming enraged. Not that Banda is enraged. <br /><br />A small thing, but clarity is still important. <br /><br />~GarfieldMomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-50511115347193861162013-11-10T10:41:59.873-08:002013-11-10T10:41:59.873-08:00Guys with masks and guns on roof. Where are the po...Guys with masks and guns on roof. Where are the police. This is getting our of hand. Who is Omar?scarrednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-51353882234227716172013-11-10T10:30:14.334-08:002013-11-10T10:30:14.334-08:00Kiro was warned to turn off their lights last nigh...Kiro was warned to turn off their lights last night or " their guy on the roof has an itchy trigger finger" and might think they are the police. Kiro this morning spoke about Omar's involvement with Africatown ( remember the guy who smashed the mayor in the face and went to jail). As a long time CD resident, I know him and his racist, opportunism lunacy. <br />I want to know from the Aficatown supporters about how they support this guy. cd parentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-14706303717616574992013-11-10T10:28:29.287-08:002013-11-10T10:28:29.287-08:00Someone, if I deleted them in error, I'm sorry...Someone, if I deleted them in error, I'm sorry. It may have been I missed the signature (that does happen sometimes). Put them back up if you'd like.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-59326686309441008772013-11-10T09:47:43.153-08:002013-11-10T09:47:43.153-08:00@Melissa - curious why my posts w/tweets were remo...@Melissa - curious why my posts w/tweets were removed? I did not post anonymously, nor call names -and removed the tweeter's identity on purpose as they were not my material<br /><br />just provided info - don't see where that violated any rules - am I missing something??<br /><br />SomeoneSomeonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-82092081074821171952013-11-10T09:37:57.857-08:002013-11-10T09:37:57.857-08:00I think I've spent all the mental energy I can...I think I've spent all the mental energy I can on this situation. Eventually they'll be forced out by the police. Wyking will have gained access to some school district space. There will be no improvements to the educational experience of any students in the Central District. The reopening of Meany will be delayed and Washington will continue to be overcrowded. <br /><br />I am now more concerned about when the board will notice how much money the Superintendent's mishandling of this situation has cost - and the results will be the same as if he had contacted the police in June when the Amistad school left. <br /><br />It's been an educational experience for me. The reactions of seemingly reasonable people to this nonsense were totally unexpected. <br />Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-27196550553889416652013-11-10T01:24:57.034-08:002013-11-10T01:24:57.034-08:00@Franklin Pierce
Who are the real leaders of the ...@Franklin Pierce<br /><br />Who are the real leaders of the community? What community are you talking about?<br /><br />What has been the progress of their leadership on the issues raised by More 4 Mann?<br /><br />These are not new issues, where have these leaders been? <br /><br />Where was the conversation at before the Mann situation?<br />Leaders?noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-83964193382977952392013-11-09T22:31:29.661-08:002013-11-09T22:31:29.661-08:00
Latest Mann report :
http://www.centraldistrict...<br /><br />Latest Mann report :<br /><br />http://www.centraldistrictnews.com/<br /><br />PSPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-22114454436038668462013-11-09T22:10:54.662-08:002013-11-09T22:10:54.662-08:00This is just sad. The AficaTown takeover of the bu...This is just sad. The AficaTown takeover of the building and how its leaders have tried to portray themselves as leaders of our community does not serve to help. It is self serving to the detriment of our kids and any meaningful dialogue to the problems facing African American kids. The district needs to end this now and allow the real leaders of our community to be involved and not some vocal fringe group. Franklin Piercenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-37400052894064120482013-11-09T21:45:46.173-08:002013-11-09T21:45:46.173-08:00They need to turn off the water as well. They need to turn off the water as well. Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-32560857897410148092013-11-09T21:33:02.414-08:002013-11-09T21:33:02.414-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-87600534318045971932013-11-09T20:36:20.808-08:002013-11-09T20:36:20.808-08:00The Umoja Peace Center has been around for awhile ...The Umoja Peace Center has been around for awhile and has had plenty of time to secure a 501c3.<br />joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-47990657378001578782013-11-09T16:26:56.749-08:002013-11-09T16:26:56.749-08:00There is a generator running. Very loud.
neighbor...There is a generator running. Very loud.<br /><br />neighborAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-41571616502367968762013-11-09T16:25:01.469-08:002013-11-09T16:25:01.469-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-84502004223580105722013-11-09T15:56:55.638-08:002013-11-09T15:56:55.638-08:00So if the power is off, why doesn't the distri...So if the power is off, why doesn't the district send in the police? Hmm. If they get a generator in there, this is going to turn into a long slog. I suspect something is up and we will hear about it soon.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-34762742870530775052013-11-09T15:28:04.330-08:002013-11-09T15:28:04.330-08:00There are several tweets from supporters indicatin...There are several tweets from supporters indicating that yes, power is off, and calling for help.<br /><br />"Here's how you can help #Africatown @More4Mann lights out - Call Seattle Public Schools and demand that they turn..."<br /><br />"#Africatown @More4Mann supporters @seapubschools / City Light has cut power this morning! Please bring generator,... "<br /><br />Someonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-1291268341436334092013-11-09T13:35:08.414-08:002013-11-09T13:35:08.414-08:00If the power is cut to the building, it happened t...If the power is cut to the building, it happened today. It was not cut last night when I went by.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-58674791266192000232013-11-09T13:32:31.188-08:002013-11-09T13:32:31.188-08:00Sorry Melissa, used shorthand (don't have the ...Sorry Melissa, used shorthand (don't have the language in front of me. <br /><br />I understand power is cut to the building. It may be the second Battle in Seattle. I just want the stand off over with and the real work to begin. After the board mtg, I see that the board majority and the Supt feel the same.mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-89880673695664513492013-11-09T13:23:36.280-08:002013-11-09T13:23:36.280-08:00No,Mirmac, the language is to anyone from Africato...No,Mirmac, the language is to anyone from Africatown,their visitors or invitees - the district does not want any more disruption (and yet they can't even get the building back).Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-52877569253468809342013-11-09T12:49:35.423-08:002013-11-09T12:49:35.423-08:00I took Banda's statement to mean the district ...I took Banda's statement to mean the district will not brook any further occupation and will not deal with those in the building. I take the strong language in the proposed lease to say the district will severe ties if the AEIC resorts to these kind of methods.mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-8253647479602676922013-11-09T12:11:17.832-08:002013-11-09T12:11:17.832-08:00
Variety of Mann news :
https://twitter.com/More4...<br />Variety of Mann news :<br /><br />https://twitter.com/More4Mann<br /><br />http://www.allpowertothepositive.blogspot.com/<br /><br />http://anarchistnews.org/content/griots-first-tale-occupation-horace-mann-school-seattle<br /><br />http://wyking411.wordpress.com/2013/10/01/more-4-mann-seattle-seahawks/<br /><br />PSPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-38376248264885460402013-11-09T12:02:07.527-08:002013-11-09T12:02:07.527-08:00I agree with CD Resident. We are doing the childre...I agree with CD Resident. We are doing the children of our community no favors by spending our limited time and resources dealing with this group. Better to follow through on the recommendations the district's task forces have made. <br /><br />Does anyone know if Banda has even seen those? If we're going to get a new superintendent every two years or so, they can't be reinventing every process when they show up. There just isn't time. Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-67392393279378708382013-11-09T11:17:03.314-08:002013-11-09T11:17:03.314-08:00Part Two:
"(it’s worth noting that Westbroo...Part Two:<br /><br /> "(it’s worth noting that Westbrook is something like a “kingmaker”; she was influential in taking down a previous superintendent, Dr. Goodloe Johnson)."<br /><br />Really? You mean because this blog exposed the Silas Potter story? That was Dr. Goodloe-Johnson's own doing, not mine. Don't shoot the messenger. I wish I had that power.<br /><br />"Finally, people are rejecting the “occupier” and “squatter” labels because it’s insulting to be called a squatter in a building that was once a historically Black school in a neighborhood that has rapidly gentrified. Africatown folks insist they are not occupying the building, they are simply taking it back for their neighborhood, and if the district comes in and takes it over, they will be the ones “occupying” it through the force of their occupying army – the Seattle Police."<br /><br /> "While Lynne Varner is trying to lump the people in the buidling in with the educators in order to shame Banda, Banda is trying to separate the two groups in order to make himself look like someone who only negotiates with what he called “certified community organizations.” Personally, I don’t trust Banda and I think that most of his attempts to negotiate have been attempts to coopt and diffuse the movement. But, in the the face of mounting pressure to his right, he might exchange the carrot for the stick; he might decide that he needs to send in police in order to show his critics that he can take charge of the situation."<br /><br />"It is true that the Africatown educators are negotiating with Banda and the school board to rent a new space for their programs. It is also true that they made a tactical decision to move their educational programs out of the Mann building temporarily in order to secure their classes and equipment, leaving other movement participants to secure the building itself. Folks can certainly debate the pros and cons of this tactic, but we need to be clear on this: it is NOT true that they have given up on trying to take back the Mann building. Noone has publicly renounced that strategic goal which has always been central to the movement. More importantly, noone has denounced the Africatown residents who continue to hold the building."<br /><br />(To note, there are many spelling and grammar errors in the piece; I didn't want to write "sic" after each one.)<br /><br />They continue to hold to this idea which cannot be done:<br /><br />"One Africatown source said that it may be possible to continue educational programs in the Mann building itself while the new extension is built, then they could conduct these programs in the extension while the old building is renovated."<br /><br />"The task force of Africatown residents that has been negotiating with Supt. Banda never claimed to represent or govern all of Africatown, and should not be held responsible for everything that people in Africatown or their comrades might choose to do."<br /><br />Ah, there's that distancing that they argue against. Confusing.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.com