Watch: MSNBC’s embrace of homeschooling is an interesting story, but it would mean more if they supported school choice for everyone

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August 19, 2022

School choice and homeschooling has been an issue for conservatives across this country for quite some time, but the American media has been openly hostile to the idea.

So people were surprised when MSNBC started covering the issue and declaring that homeschooling was a positive thing for Black families looking to control their kids’ education.

Their conversion would be nice to see if they meant it and wanted more school choice options for everyone, but it is more likely this is just racial grievance politics and nothing more.

Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

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