School faces backlash after allowing kids to ‘opt out’ of Black History Month to ‘exercise their civil rights’

A Utah charter

A Utah charter school is facing a major backlash after it was revealed to be allowing parents to opt their students out of lessons relating to Black History Month.

In a letter sent to families by Maria Montessori Academy Director Micah Hirokawa, the school said complaints from a handful of families had led to them offering the decision for everyone to “exercise their civil rights to not participate in Black History Month at the school.” 

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