Phoenix Schools Platforming Calvin Terrell Through “Cultural Awareness” Programming Should Raise Concerns

How much are Phoenix public schools paying activist speaker Calvin Terrell to teach students to “decolonize,” claim ICE is the “slave patrol,” and encourage students to “risk it all for justice”?

Alhambra High School’s “Cultural Awareness Day 2026” flew under the radar but promotional materials revealed a full-day event centered around “diversity,” “equity & inclusion,” “empathy & understanding,” and “civic connection,” featuring special guest speaker Calvin Terrell.

According to the event flyer, students spent the school day participating in gra…