NAACP Branch 1034 stands with local parents, students and teachers in opposition to the recent Perris Union High School board vote to eliminate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and mental health programs.On March 5, NAACP Branch 1034 President Myles Ross and Branch Treasurer Mary Venerable were present at the Perris Union High School board meeting and spoke of the need to keep these programs for the benefit of the students.In a school district whose student body is overwhelmingly BIPOC, removing successful programs will adversely affect students of color. These programs are significant to the well-being of students and have been able to reduce school suspensions, among other benefits. To cut programming and staff positions which are succeeding is wrong and does not consider the needs o
