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There is no denying that HB 2281 is fueled by racism. We are taught to think of white, straight American history as our own, but anything that doesn’t fall into that category is taught separately, if it is taught at all. Some people truly believe that racism will be conquered if we stop talking about our differences and just embrace what is already American culture. The truth is we all come from different cultural backgrounds and those differences need to be celebrated. I cannot just pretend I am not a Chicana. I couldn’t if I tried and I wouldn’t want to. It is an intrinsic part of me and it shapes my world view. The same could be said for every individual and their own background. It certainly doesn’t mean I don’t want to learn about other cultures including those already taught in American history. People of color and women are just as responsible for building this country, and I am tired of being told otherwise. How can you ignore such important parts of history when they involve so many of the people living in the US?
