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White teacher sues California union after allegedly blocking him from leadership for being White
EXCLUSIVE — A White history teacher accused a California teachers union of discriminating against him on the basis of his skin color and called the move “disgusting.”
Isaac Newman, a teacher in the Elk Grove School District, on Friday filed a federal lawsuit against his local National Education Association affiliate for allegedly violating his Title VII civil rights. The suit alleged that the Elk Grove Education Association formed a seat on its executive board that was only available to candidates of color, meaning Newman wasn’t eligible.
“It’s disgusting, and that’s why I’m suing,” he told Fox News Digital in an interview.
“My union barred me from a leadership position simply because of the color of my skin,” he said, discussing the suit. “I’m prohibited from running for a leadership position simply because of my race. This kind of racial litmus test is illegal, and it’s un-American, and that’s why I’m taking them to court.”
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Isaac Newman an Elk Grove School District teacher who is suing his local chapter of the National Education Association for alleged race discrimination. (Fox News Digital | The Fairness Center)
In 2023, Elk Grove Education Association officials voted to create a “BIPOC At-Large” seat on its executive board, a position limited only to people who “self-identify” as “African American (Black), Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawai’ian, Pacific Islander, Latino (including Puerto Rican), Asian, Arab, and Middle Eastern,” according to the suit.
“Plaintiff Isaac Newman is a white [EGEA] member who wants to run for union office to address the District’s recent adoption of what he believes to be aggressive and unnecessary Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) policies,” reads the lawsuit, filed by The Fairness Center, a legal group focused on representing “those hurt by public-sector union officials.”
The suit asked the court to “declare the BIPOC Position unlawful” and prevent the union “from creating any similar positions in the future where candidate eligibility is, in whole or in part, based on race.”
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Newman said the alleged discrimination was “frightening,” as was the prevalence of critical race theory in society’s culture.
“I’m actually really frightened for my children,” he said, “when we look to a future where people are being taught [critical race theory].”
“It’s disgusting, and that’s why I’m suing,” said teacher Isaac Newman about the Elk Grove Education Association’s alleged discrimination against him. (Fox News Digital)
Newman believes that DEI ideology pushes hostile messages that focus on a person’s skin color as opposed to their expertise and knowledge.
“The message there is that as a White teacher in a district that is very diverse, my students can’t learn from me,” he said. “It’s abhorrent, and it’s flatly wrong.”
Newman told Fox News Digital that after disagreeing with the union pushing “aggressive” DEI agendas in the district, he decided to run for an executive seat to challenge the status quo.
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“I’m looking to see my district and union back away from this fantastically toxic ideology, back away from DEI and embrace merit and individuality,” he said. “I’m hoping to see that other teachers, other people in similar organizations, will stand up.”
Newman said he was not alone in his opposition to DEI in school districts.
Critical race theory holds that America is systemically racist and places people in oppressed and oppressor categories. The Elk Grove teacher said he was sick and tired of CRT and tried to join union leadership but was allegedly barred because he is White, according to a lawsuit. (Adobe Stock)
“Most people who think like me are unwilling to speak up,” he said. “There are a lot of teachers [who are silent], and it’s not really a conservative or liberal thing.”
“There are a lot of teachers who recognize that meritocracy, colorblindness are at the core of good teaching,” Newman added. “What’s shocking is in these DEI trainings, they actually call out colorblindness and meritocracy as racist myths. And of course, if you’re dedicated to that, well, then you’re going to have division, and you’re going to have mediocrity.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the Elk Grove union for comment.
“Teachers’ unions don’t get a pass from laws that prohibit racial discrimination,” said Fairness Center President and general counsel Nathan McGrath. “The Civil Rights Act explicitly forbids unions from discriminating based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin and from segregating members based on these attributes.”
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Ovation Development Corp. and its affiliate, Heirloom by Ovation, a Las Vegas-based developer of multifamily housing and one of Nevada’s largest private developers of affordable senior housing, hosted a ribbon-cutting and welcome-home ceremony for residents of its newest senior affordable housing community, Heirloom at Rome, at 4850 W. Rome Blvd. in the northwest valley.
The demand for senior affordable housing is reflected in Heirloom at Rome already having more than 182 occupied units, just months after it opened.
The $78 million Heirloom at Rome community, which was funded in part by Clark County Community Housing Funds and Nevada Housing Division’s Home Means Nevada Initiative, brings 276 new affordable housing units to market, including 38 tiny homes. The community’s tiny homes offer 400 square feet of living space, while apartments that range from 664 square feet to 891 square feet offer from one to two bedrooms.
Heirloom at Rome sits on a nearly 9.5-acre site within three separate buildings totaling 243,100 square feet. Of its 276 units, 180 are available to seniors making less than 49 percent of Area Median Income, and 96 units are available to seniors making less than 59 percent of AMI.
The community sits on land once owned by the federal government and granted to the city of Las Vegas for purposes of affordable housing. Ovation was awarded the project through a competitive request for proposal process, furthering the city’s prioritization of affordable housing construction.
On-site amenities include a fitness room, movement studio, screening room, game lounge, great room, business center, wellness room and a one-story clubhouse by the tiny home village. Outdoor amenities include a community garden, pet park, extensive xeriscape landscaping, picnic tables and carport parking for residents.
Heirloom at Rome was designed and built to achieve LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council and has successfully received its certification. The community features high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment including Energy Star appliances, low-E vinyl thermal pane windows, and high R-value wall and attic insulation. Additional sustainable building practices include the use of low- or no-VOC paints, adhesives and formaldehyde-free particleboard. Water conservation measures will include low-flow fixtures and drought-tolerant landscaping.
As one of Nevada’s largest and leading apartment developers of both market-rate and affordable housing for low-income seniors and working families, Ovation ensures its affordable housing communities maintain the exceptional quality associated with its market-rate projects.
Through its partnership with nonprofit Coordinated Living of Southern Nevada, Ovation provides residents of its affordable housing properties with life-enhancing wraparound services and recreational amenities that create a rich social infrastructure and high quality of life. This includes transportation assistance to medical appointments and shopping, health and wellness programs, food assistance as well as social outings and events.
According to Alan Molasky, chairman and founder of Ovation, “collaboration is key to solving for challenging issues like affordable housing, and we couldn’t do it without critical support from government and agency partners who share our passion,” he said.
“We have long believed that everyone, regardless of income, deserves a quality home that helps to strengthen individuals, families and community. Providing a beautiful, dignified and comfortable place to live is key to ensuring seniors, particularly those on low or fixed incomes, can continue to thrive in a clean and beautiful environment during their golden years.”
To date, Ovation has completed 18 income- and rent-restricted communities totaling more than 2,795 units. The company will complete five more multifamily affordable communities with more than 1,300 units in Southern Nevada by 2028, providing much needed relief for low-income seniors, individuals and families.
Coming soon to the Heirloom by Ovation portfolio is Heirloom at Torrey Pines, at 6540 W. Arby Ave.
For leasing and qualifying information on Heirloom at Rome and other Heirloom by Ovation communities, visit HeirloomByOvation.com.
Ovation Development Corp. is a Las Vegas-based development company founded by Alan Molasky, a prolific developer of multifamily, resort-style housing in Southern Nevada for 40-plus years. The largest private multifamily developer in the Las Vegas Valley, Ovation has built nearly 10,000 units. In addition to luxury multifamily communities, Ovation is committed to the development of a portfolio of affordable housing for low-income seniors, known as Heirloom by Ovation, based on the belief that quality homes are foundational to strengthening individuals, families and community. Ovation and its affiliates employ more than 300 individuals representing all facets of design, construction and property management. For information, visit ovationco.com.
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Updated: May 2, 2026, 2:24 pm EDTPublished: May 2, 2026, 2:24 pm EDT
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