By Evette D. Champion

Jennifer Hudson performed at the Stand for School Equality rally on October 7 at the Cadman Plaza in New York. Over 15,000 parents, students, and educators attended the campaign organized by The Families of Excellent Schools in an effort to stop separate and unequal schools all over New York.

The American Idol and superstar felt the call to add her voice to the betterment of education for all children in the state. In an interview with New York Daily News, Hudson stated, “I’m standing for education equality because every child deserves access to a great school.”

Hudson has a personal investment in this fight, as her six-year old son started school in Manhattan this past September. The website for The Families for Excellent Schools thoroughly explains the ultimate goals they hope to achieve by organizing the rally. The organization is working to break down the barriers that are preventing minority students from receiving a quality education which will help them achieve greatness.

The organization’s website makes a bold statement: “New York City’s schools tell a Tale of Two School Systems.”

The Families for Excellent Schools paints a picture of one school system that is geared toward white and Asian students. This school system has the best elementary, middle, and high schools. Students who attend these schools have doors that will open for them when the time is ready.

“The other system is bigger and bleaker — and almost entirely for children of color,” the website continues.

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