Never assume malice when stupidity is an option
This probably isn't the best way to commemorate Islamic Heritage Month.
Today in, “headlines you really, really don’t want to see about your organization”:
In a message meant to celebrate the beginning of Somali Heritage Month and Islamic Heritage Month, principal Darlene Jones copied and pasted an image of the ISIS flag in an email to approximately 700 families whose children attend her school in Toronto’s Parkdale community.
“If within an inner-city school we can have something like the ISIS flag sent out for Islamic Heritage month, what else (inside the school) is happening?” asked Woo.
Multiple families who’ve spoken with CTV National News are still searching for the answer to that question. Why would an elementary school principal send an email that includes a symbol of terrorism in a message meant to celebrate Islamic culture?
CTV National News called Jones and asked her that very question over the phone. She declined to answer, saying that “any concerns are to be sent to my communications officer” at the Toronto District School Bo…
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