Megyn Kelly Criticizes Nikole Hannah-Jones Over Daughter's Schooling
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly has strongly criticized New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones for her decision to send her daughter to a Brooklyn public school described as underperforming.
Megyn Kelly, a conservative commentator and podcast host, has publicly criticized Nikole Hannah-Jones, a staff writer for The New York Times and creator of "The 1619 Project." The criticism centers on Hannah-Jones's decision to enroll her daughter in PS 307, a public school in Brooklyn with a predominantly Black and low-income student body.
Kelly described the school as "piss-poor" and questioned Hannah-Jones's motivations, suggesting that sending her daughter there was a form of "sacrifice" and that Hannah-Jones "doesn't give a s--t even about her own kid." These remarks were made on Kelly's podcast.
Hannah-Jones recently wrote an article titled "In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?" detailing her decision to send her daughter, Najya, to PS 307. In the article, Hannah-Jones reflected on the challenges her daughter faced, including academic struggles and difficulties keeping up in high school. She also recounted observations of the school environment, such as fighting among students and a lack of adequate lunch provisions.
Kelly interpreted Hannah-Jones's reflections as an attempt to deflect criticism, stating, "I'm sure she was worried she was about to get outed as a fraud. That's, I guarantee you, why she wrote this." Kelly suggested that Hannah-Jones's daughter's struggles, rather than a genuine desire to improve the school system, prompted the article.
Kelly also highlighted Hannah-Jones's purchase of a $1.5 million brownstone in Brooklyn with her husband in 2018, contrasting this with the choice of a struggling public school. Furthermore, Kelly pointed out that Hannah-Jones admitted to supplementing her daughter's education with private tutoring, an option not available to many students at the school.
PS 307 has faced criticism from some parents, with one petition reportedly referring to the school as "Little Riker's Island" due to issues including bullying and academic challenges. Hannah-Jones has previously been lauded for her work on "The 1619 Project," earning significant praise and awards.