The family of a Black fifth-grader in California demanded answers ... But when Genesis’ parents saw them, they were outraged. “It was the prize that she received that we found inappropriate.

The family of a California Black fifth grader is raising their concerns after the child was gifted a toy monkey, toilet and fake poop as prize for school fundraising. Genesis Thomas, a student at ...

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