Colorado librarian fired for taking a stand against censorship awarded a quarter million dollars :)

[butters]

it would have been better for the kids attending her events had she not been fired in the first place, but a fairly sizeable award like this might make a few other districts stop and think before firing someone for inclusivity. maybe...

in the meantime, she's back working in the library system with the University of Denver and has received the 2023 Julie Boucher Memorial Award for Intellectual Freedom.

Over recent years, the American Library Association (ALA) has observed an increasing trend of librarians facing job-related threats due to their stance on book censorship.

The organization’s Office of Intellectual Freedom recorded a significant increase in such incidents, from zero reports in 2019 to 31 reports in the current year.

Brooky Parks was known for organizing library events for teenagers, addressing sensitive topics such as racism and identity.

These events were met with resistance, attempts were made to cancel them, and Parks opposed these efforts, leading to her dismissal from the High Plains Public Library District.

After a rigorous legal battle, Brooky Parks secured a $250,000 settlement from the High Plains Public Library District.

As part of the case's resolution, the district was directed to implement policies that ensure diverse community perspectives are considered when choosing library events.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/c...dda93f30d0343deb08885aed5707a0c&ei=85#image=1

 

[dkovic77]

it would have been better for the kids attending her events had she not been fired in the first place, but a fairly sizeable award like this might make a few other districts stop and think before firing someone for inclusivity. maybe...

in the meantime, she's back working in the library system with the University of Denver and has received the 2023 Julie Boucher Memorial Award for Intellectual Freedom.






https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/c...dda93f30d0343deb08885aed5707a0c&ei=85#image=1

How many lawsuits will happen in Florida?? Will the state have enough money?

 

[stxjimmy]

it would have been better for the kids attending her events had she not been fired in the first place, but a fairly sizeable award like this might make a few other districts stop and think before firing someone for inclusivity. maybe...

in the meantime, she's back working in the library system with the University of Denver and has received the 2023 Julie Boucher Memorial Award for Intellectual Freedom.






https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/c...dda93f30d0343deb08885aed5707a0c&ei=85#image=1

Striking how the right argue for their right to say as they like but don’t mind telling others just what they can’t say or do.

 

[dkovic77]

Striking how the right argue for their right to say as they like but don’t mind telling others just what they can’t say or do.

Oh because only their narrative is the right thing to think or say. You go against that you must be punished.

They aren’t for free speech. Now they want their speech protected because they know theirs is reckless and hoping they can have the scales of justice work in their favor.