Schools’ “Social Justice” Is Segregated Injustice

Racial segregation is a very simple concept to understand. In the past, when it was part of everyday life, understanding what it was wasn’t the issue. The issue was that it was unfair.

Racial segregation remains unfair, no matter who initiates it. Separating people by race has always increased a divide, and it has never brought people together. So, when schools, corporations, cities, and even states claim that they are incorporating any type of segregation or quota systems, such as DEI, they are not doing it to be fair; they are doing it to accommodate the very loud and obnoxious radical left. These institutions often use the term “Social Justice” to try to disguise what they are doing, but they aren’t fooling anyone.

A California school district recently organized a field trip that excluded white students and has several other race-based policies, according to documents obtained by the parental rights group Defending Education (DE) and shared exclusively with the Daily Caller News Foundation.

The Albany Unified School District (AUSD) hosted the trip to Virginia for “young men and women of color” to visit Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and engage in discussions about topics such as “social justice.” The trip was approved by the school board and cost the district $42,845.

The board tried to explain away this divisive and racist action, but there is no excuse for it. In fact, the phony explanations only emphasize that you are lying about the intent of the actions. There is a rather crude expression that sums up your cheap attempt to patronize those of us who know what is going on. It goes like this:

“Stop peeing on my head and telling me it’s raining.”

Here is their attempt at a logical explanation for something for which there is no good explanation.

“This unique mentoring program encourages Albany High School young men and women of color to develop social, personal, and academic success skills. Students gather in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment to voice their needs and challenges. The students engage in enriching discussions on social justice, education, leadership, mental well-being, and self-awareness. This mentoring program is transforming the lives of young men and women of color to make a significant global impact in society.”

Right, but apparently, only students of color.

In addition to college tours, students visited the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, the Virginia Civil Rights Memorial, and the Black Heritage Trail.

Documents show that the district also maintains several other programs geared specifically toward non-white students and staff.

AUSD’s Local Control and Accountability Plan for 2025-2026 identifies:

“Young Men of Color and Young Women of Color Programs” that aim to “provide social emotional supports to most underserved students.”

Underserved, how are they underserved unless they choose to be?

The programs are part of a costly $1,257,234 effort to provide support for social-emotional and mental health.

The document goes on to say that the district intends to provide staff with “professional development” programs centered on “culturally responsive/anti-racist pedagogy.” These teaching practices are necessary to support “student groups who are persistently and historically underserved.”

Right, it’s raining again.

A document from 2026 outlines the goal of “Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse, High-Quality Staff,” as found by the DE. The Superintendent’s Report details plans to strengthen inclusive hiring, expand equitable recruitment pipelines, and implement affinity-based supports. Additionally, the report introduces a “Black Teacher Project” to assist with race-based hiring and retention efforts. It also suggests that the district will track staff demographics as a measure of success.

Translation: The district is implementing an advanced DEI system and a monitoring program to ensure that any type of merit system is replaced.

AUSD did not respond to the DCNF’s request for comment.

Then the cherry on top of the whipped cream.

The district’s website outlines a response plan for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity on campus that instructs staff to “NOT to provide any information.”

“Albany Unified School District serves a diverse and vibrant community of students and families, many of whom have deep ties to immigrant experiences. While we cannot control federal actions, Albany Unified is steadfast in its commitment to being a safe haven for all students.”

It’s raining again.

In an interview with DNCF, Paul Runkin, the senior director of strategic initiatives at DE, said:

“Students and teachers are best served when opportunities are based on merit and individual need, not immutable characteristics like race and ethnicity. Schools should focus their limited time and resources on challenging high-achieving students, supporting those who are struggling, and ensuring all students receive a high-quality education, rather than organizing programs and initiatives around racial categories. Great, hard-working teachers should be supported, mentored, and retained for their effectiveness in the classroom, not based on race or any other characteristic.”

Thank you, Paul, for stopping the rain. Truth and common sense provide a great umbrella.