Why Michelle Obama’s brother is suing his kids’ former school
ormer First Lady Michelle Obama’s brother is suing a Milwaukee private school that his children attended, accusing the school of racial bias and insensitivity toward students of color.
“Rather than responding openly and constructively to the concerns raised by the Robinsons regarding inclusiveness and racial equity, in keeping with the Common Trust, and then working to ensure equal treatment for students of color and underrepresented students at USM, including the Robinson children, the School inflicted extreme and unwarranted harm on two of its model students of color,” the lawsuit states, calling the school’s action “part of a broader pattern, extending over many years, of...
Craig and Kelly Robinson said they became concerned about the school’s culture after observing some of their sons’ classes while they were“We were surprised and troubled by the repeated use of racial and ethnic stereotypes in certain assignments,” the Robinsonsabout the suit. “We also witnessed a disregard for children who were not physically present in class and an apparent insensitivity to socio-economic status — an issue that was put in stark relief during the pandemic.
In a statement, the University School of Milwaukee pushed back against the claim that the Robinsons’ sons were dismissed because of their complaints about discrimination.
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