There was a show of support and an effort to bring about change as people in Bloomfield gathered for a Black Lives Matter march and rally on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Ithink its important for my son to see and witness whats going on. This ishistory in the making, said Paula Raines of Bloomfield.<\/p>\n
Organizers called it Black Lives Matter in Bloomfield Schools: A Community March for Students, Teachers and Families.<\/p>\n
The majority of our students are black and brown and we need to say to them 'you matter, your lives matter, we have your back forever,' said Mary Kay Rendock, a Bloomfield teacher.<\/p>\n
Theypulled it together after seeing similar events elsewhere in the state.<\/p>\n
One day, I thought we need to do something like that, said Mary Kay Rendock.<\/p>\n
Some feel while many people struggle, now is the time to focus on the particular challenges facing the black and brown communities.<\/p>\n
Itsalso unfair because black people are getting killed just because of their race,said Jacob Raines of Bloomfield.<\/p>\n
Many event-goers praised Bloomfield schools.<\/p>\n
Though, they believe there is always room for improvement, including when it comes to technology and the education of students.<\/p>\n
Whatare we doing to make it equitable, to provide access to these kids and teachingthem about themselves and their histories, said Sally Etiene, a Bloomfieldteacher.<\/p>\n
Asthey later gathered for poetry, music and speeches, there was optimism forchange among the group which represented all seven of the towns schools.<\/p>\n
Thats why Im here today: to resolve this situation, said one student.<\/p>\n
Thesuperintendent says honest conversations about race, racism and stereotypeswill continue in classes when school starts in the fall.<\/p>\n
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