Controversial Proposal from St. Paul School Board Member
A school board member in St. Paul, Minnesota, has stirred up controversy by suggesting that Christian cemeteries be transformed into dog parks, allowing pets to relieve themselves on what she referred to as “white corpses.” This proposal comes at a time when she is facing federal charges related to a disruptive incident at a church during an anti-ICE protest in January.
Chauntil Allen, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Twin Cities, mentioned in a social media post that Minneapolis city officials are planning to close dog parks in order to safeguard “sacred sites.” She questioned why dog parks aren’t established on white Christian cemeteries, suggesting that this would be an acceptable compromise for those who support such measures.
According to reports, Allen made her comments in a post highlighted by Alpha News. She stated, “I don’t understand why they don’t build dog parks on white Christian cemeteries when white Christians are OK with it. It’s an easy solution: keep Native American land sacred and get angry about white bodies.” This expression of thought seems to reflect a broader dialogue about land use and cultural identity.
Notably, the article also pointed out that Allen is under federal investigation for her involvement in an incident where demonstrators stormed Cities Church while services were ongoing, leading to a chaotic scene that frightened attendees.
Footage from that day showcased a tumultuous atmosphere, with protesters yelling phrases like “ICE out!” One activist confronted a man, suggesting the church was not the right place for him.
Subsequent to the church incident, both Allen and another activist, Nekima Levi Armstrong, were arrested by federal authorities. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has indicated that Allen faces charges including conspiracy to deprive rights.
It has been reported that both activists have connections to Congressman Ilhan Omar, adding another layer to their involvement in local politics. In light of the church takeover, Minnesota Representative Eliot Engen expressed his concerns about the direction of school boards in the area, implying that they are more focused on political activism than on student education.
He criticized the current educational climate, mentioning that essential topics like comprehensive sex education and critical race theory have become mandatory in schools. Engen described Allen as a longstanding activist and expressed the belief that she should be removed from the school board entirely after her legal troubles.
As of Saturday afternoon, Allen remained listed as the Secretary of the St. Paul Public Schools Board of Education.
