Southwest Tribune Newspaper, Rochester, NY
Benjamin Crump is a civil rights attorney who is known for his work in cases involving systemic discrimination and inequality, including in the education system. He has been a vocal advocate for improving the quality of education for students of color and for addressing racial disparities in school discipline.
In a 2019 interview with The Guardian, Crump spoke about the challenges facing students of color in the U.S. education system, including the disproportionate use of harsh disciplinary measures against Black and Brown students. He also highlighted the need for greater investment in education and for policies that support students from marginalized communities.
Crump has also spoken about the importance of empowering students to speak out about their experiences and to advocate for their own rights within the school system. He has encouraged young people to get involved in activism and to work towards creating a more equitable and just education system for all students.
September 2021 list of some of the schools that Benjamin Crump has sued in the past:
*A school district in Texas on behalf of a 12-year-old Black girl who was forced to leave school after refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
*A school district in Florida in the case of Trayvon Martin's death.
*The city of Ferguson, Missouri, and the police officer involved in the case of Michael Brown's death.
*A school in South Carolina on behalf of a 16-year-old Black student who was body-slammed and knocked unconscious by a school resource officer.
*It's important to note that Benjamin Crump's caseload is constantly evolving, and he may be involved in additional lawsuits against schools or other institutions in the future.
*Crump recently has filed a lawsuit against the Baltimore, Maryland public school district on behalf of a black student and has announced he will be seeking to file a lawsuit against the Rochester City School District in upstate New York.
Benjamin Crump's views on education and the school system in the United States.
Benjamin Crump is a civil rights attorney who is known for his work in cases involving systemic discrimination and inequality, including in the education system. He has been a vocal advocate for improving the quality of education for students of color and for addressing racial disparities in school discipline.
In a 2019 interview with The Guardian, Crump spoke about the challenges facing students of color in the U.S. education system, including the disproportionate use of harsh disciplinary measures against Black and Brown students. He also highlighted the need for greater investment in education and for policies that support students from marginalized communities.
Crump has also spoken about the importance of empowering students to speak out about their experiences and to advocate for their own rights within the school system. He has encouraged young people to get involved in activism and to work towards creating a more equitable and just education system for all students.
