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Sasha Grey Reads to Compton Kids; Failing School District Embarrasses Itself Again

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Clearly, Sasha Grey did not read to first-graders.
Updated at the bottom: Grey refuses to stop reading to schoolchildren. District still silent.

Yeah, so former L.A. porn star Sasha Grey is not the first person we'd pick to read children's books to our first graders.

But she's been out of porn for a couple years now, and in the new TMZ photos of Grey allegedly reading aloud at Emerson Elementary School in Compton, she looks peppy and professional, and the kids are almost as stoked as she is.

The real point of shame, here, is Compton Unified School District's hilarious denial of a well-documented event:

A rep for the school district is flatly denying Sasha was ever inside one of its classrooms -- telling TMZ, "We have several celebrities who read to our students each year. The actress you have indicated [Sasha] was not present."

Unless Grey was on some real good peyote last week, her Twitter trail is a pretty reliable indication otherwise.

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There are some things that don't add up: Normally, "Read Across America" is celebrated on March 2, for Dr. Seuss' birthday. (Compton Unified has hosted more Rated-G stars like the "So Raven" girl and SpongeBob voice actors in the past.) Not only would this guest appearance have been eight months late, but it appears the children chose some book about dogs with huge noses over "Red Fish, Blue Fish" (see photo, below). Total diss on Dr. Seuss, right?

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Still, for whatever reason, it seems damn clear Grey was in the classroom she claims she was in November 2. Emerson Elementary isn't picking up the office phone today, and numerous officials at CUSD have yet to call us back.

Reminds us a little of their shuttered denial (and subsequent silence) after blocking parents' attempts to pull McKinley Elementary out of its academic rut back in 2010 and early 2011. You'd think one of the worst districts in California, where less than half of students graduate, would be a bit more open to suggestion.

For what it's worth, parents have noted Emerson's "watered down curriculum" and teachers that "need teaching" on one Internet forum.

Can't wait to see administrators wiggle their way out of this one.

Update: Here's Grey's response in full, very much confirming the fact that she read to kids at Emerson Elementary on November 2. No word either way from district officials, who will probably use Veteran's Day and the coming weekend as an excuse to forever avoid comment on their botched coverup.

"I am proud to have participated in the "Read Across America" program at Emerson Elementary School in Compton, CA. I read "Dog Breath" by Dav Pilkey to the sweetest 1st and 3rd grade children.

"Read Across America" is a program that was designed to promote literacy and instill a lifelong love of reading in elementary school students. Promoting education is an effort that is close to my heart. Illiteracy contributes to poverty; encouraging children to pick up a book is fundamental.

I believe education is a universal right. I committed to this program with the understanding that people would have their own opinions about what I have done, who I am and what I represent.

I am an actor. I am an artist. I am a daughter. I am a sister. I am a partner. I have a past that some people may not agree with, but it does not define who I am.

I will not live in fear of it. To challenge non-profit education programs is an exercise in futility, counter-productive and anti-educational.

I cannot thank my fans and 'Read Across America' enough for supporting my decision. Your support and kind words continue to inspire me. I believe in the future of our children, and I will remain an active supporter and participant in education-focused initiatives."

[@simone_electra/swilson@laweekly.com]

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oscarben
oscarben

Kids if you learn how to read and educate yourself you can become a pornstar just like me!

babelfish
babelfish

@oscarben Try to phrase that better, why don't you. Literacy is universal (ideally), being an asshole doesn't have to be....

monkeypig666
monkeypig666

I would not mind if she read to my kid.

She is not evil, she just worked doing porn.

I bet she is a better person than most of the retards commenting here.

Asdf
Asdf

There is a a simple solution to this. None of the goody-goody primary teachers wanted to admit they knew what she did.

buliman
buliman

To those who say, "whats the big deal".. would you like Ron Jeremy teaching your kids how to read!?

Its no wonder she likes children so much, she's gobbled up enough sperm to produce millions of kids.  Imagine all the unborn children she's directly responsible for eating.

Toby Wong
Toby Wong like.author.displayName 1 Like

no I wouldn't like Ron Jeremy to read to my kids.  it's widely known he reads Beaver Hunt to kids, hosts kindergarten orgies and adds his own special ingredient to their snacktime pudding cups.  are you paranoid your kids would recognize him after seeing not so carefully hidden porn on your own computer, or are you just a fucking moron?

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london escorts agency

Sasha Grey is very best porn star who was getting fucked in many hardcore sex videos and I have also heard that she had encouraged many teen girls for works in adult industries. 

Sakara
Sakara

the school's attitude was: it's compton, and they're minority kids---a white porn star is the best they can hope for.

though now there's a child molestation case just starting at an l.a. school, and have to wonder if these two events are connected.

gelatinouscube
gelatinouscube

    I'm not fond of either her work or some of her viewpoints, her statements to younger girls that being a slut can be empowering, and that getting an STD is like catching the cold -- so I'd wouldn't be thrilled with her speaking to older students about sexual health issues, unless she has matured in some of her perspectives. (And I don't mean preaching abstinence -- lack of realistic and comprehensive sex ed is part of the reason U.S. adolescents have higher rates of STDs compared to their peers in other countries.).

  However, I can't decry Grey's actions in this context; I would like to see more affluent individuals give back to their communities. Grey herself is supposedly a product of a lower income background, and probably understands that early, consistent education can make a difference.  Such programs and financial assistance are extremely limited for the children of lower income families and school districts.  If she is sincere and is invested in giving her time to certain social programs, kudos to her.    .

richreilly
richreilly

How fitting that someone famous for receiving it in the _ss is at home in a public school. Maybe she can help pass out condoms in various elementary schools.

Butt really..this looks like a publicity stunt to help her appear more mainstream. Does everyone who reads there have a photographer documenting it? Hmm.

And while so many commenters here focus solely on defending Sasha's right to clean up her act, they miss the author's err..bottom line:

"The real point of shame, here, is Compton Unified School District's hilarious denial of a well-documented event"

So while folks defend Sasha's right to bare her behind, the school district tries to cover their own.

Stop trippin'!
Stop trippin'!

Good for her. If the people on this comment thread spent half the time they left here reading to children, Los Angeles County would be better off.

"Promoting education is an effort that is close to my heart. Illiteracy contributes to poverty; encouraging children to pick up a book is fundamental.I believe education is a universal right."

You have to get kids reading young, so they build the habit and use it in whatever they turn to as adults. If a porn actress agrees and is willing to put in time for it - she's welcome to it!

If the person encouraging my children to read did some crazy shit on camera you don't approve of - make sure your kids are reading instead of searching for porn!

LadyA
LadyA

Please, people, learn how to spell. Grab some grammar lesson on the go, do SOMETHING. Even if I hate your ridiculous opinion, I'd like to be able to read it and be able to decipher a cohesive thought. That said, people change. Sasha Grey is looking to move on from her past and is steeped in her current and future endeavors. A good parent doesn't freak out about something like this, because they know they can have a conversation with their kids about life's occurences. How about applauding her decision to do something helpful and beneficial. Hate to say it, but when's the last time you took time out of your schedule to perform a charitable act?

Sevanlevan
Sevanlevan

Whats wrong with having her read to school kids?Some people who have a problem with it should grow up.I'd let her read to my kids anytime.

mhjhnsn
mhjhnsn

If Bill Clinton is allowed in polite society, why can't Sasha Grey read to kids?

Trigonslee
Trigonslee like.author.displayName 1 Like

What's wrong with porn stars?  They encourage jerking off to video: which is the safest sex there is.  It also takes at least one hand off either the crack pipe or the gun.  What would people prefer her old audience be doing?  Actually getting down with underage people in real life?

Icandymalibu
Icandymalibu

I think it's awesome that someone is making the effort! Sasha can come read to me any day!

Raven Nicole Masterson
Raven Nicole Masterson

Wow, all of these whore/virgin complex having b tards! The same ones who would say that a womyn was asking for rape cause of how she is dressed. The same ones who WATCHED her porn are the same ones condemning her for it? As I say to hypocrites who I have occasionally seen, if you put down womyn for being whores, what does that make you for sleeping with the whore? The male misogynist entitlement mentality goes deep and wide in our culture. You need not look to Afghanistan for it. Over here, we have "second rape" and rape victim blame where police routinely blame the victim for getting raped! We have anti-prostitution laws which largely affects womyn since mostly womyn are arrested for intent, over 90%, while most guys are released with only a song, smile and a dance. The prostitute gets put into the dual role of being both a perp and a victim and what does that say: She is responsible for what happens to her because she is not living up to male patriarchal misogynist society's ideal of the respectable womyn and not conforming to the very same sexual double standards that men are ENCOURAGED not to conform to! All this slut shaming needs to go. This is the 22nd century supposedly, not the Victorian Era or the days of the Scarlet Letter! Get rid of the ish!

And to the young lady who wrote this article, I have a problem with your first statement: "Yeah, so former L.A. porn star Sasha Grey is not the first person we'd pick to read children's books to our first graders". I was going to complain to the LA Weekly until I realized that your erroneous comment was made out of internalized sexism and possible racism. See, assuming you are African American, there was a young lady by the name of Mitrice Richardson who went missing and was more than likely raped and murdered by LASD. She was a Fullerton grad, but because she was black, they tried to tarnish her imade by calling her a sex worker. See, the struggles of the black womyn are very similar to the sex worker because black womyn were deemed as highly sexualized before we left Africa because of how we dressed - which was in response to the hot climate - and we continue to be dehumanized for our sexuality and race because in our culture, loose womyn equals no respect while loose men translates to a clap on the back and a good job well done! In other words, just like loose womyn, because of how black womyn are deemed as in terms of expressing our sexuality, we will always be dehumanized as a result until we see the hypocrisy, misogyny and, finally, racism in that way of thinking!

As for the porn Ms.Grey did, okay, all she did was do what ALL of our parents did to bring us into the world except she did it on screen and made money doing it while doing it in ways that goes beyond missionary style (let's admit that most "squares" tend to do more freaky crap than I as a sex worker can conceive) so stop judging others for being HUMAN and start going after those who do wrong AGAINST OTHER PEOPLES' WILLS!

richreilly
richreilly

Raven is a great example of someone destined to turn every issue into a race or gender treatise. So hung up on it that she has to express it in her misspelling women.  She writes about the author "I realized that your erroneous comment was made out of internalized sexism and possible racism. See, assuming you are African American..." Pretty broad assumption. (her current FB profile shows blond hair..hmm) But it pulls her string and all the rest comes out.But she obviously has a lot to wrestle with in this area since she also writes "let's admit that most "squares" tend to do more freaky crap than I as a sex worker can conceive"

Curiusekat
Curiusekat

You dumbass' make a bigger deal out of it than it is. 1st & 3rd graders don't know she was a porn star. You do though.......my guess is you watched a video or 2 of hers which in reality means - you suported her. Is she not a human? Shes giving back. More than propably can be said for you. If it was a man.......this wouldnt be a discussion at all. Discuss something useful

richreilly
richreilly

"If it was a man.......this wouldnt be a discussion at all."

On what basis do you make that comment? Is Ron Jeremy making the rounds too?

Guest
Guest

I knew what porn was in the 3rd grade.  It was common knowledge at least among my peers.  We all heard of Deep Throat.  But this was in the 70s... maybe kids are more sheltered today.

Also, she's not my type.  I like older women.

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Red_Eye_Girl_4434

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AWordToTheWiseFool
AWordToTheWiseFool

Here sickest video is still on the internet. She is seen filling her mouth with sperm from atleast 30 men who ejaculate into hetr mouth she blows bubbles with the sperm and then swallows all 30 deposits. The video is sick and disgusting.

richreilly
richreilly

That's called "public service". Just magine how much landfill she preserved in that one act.

Joseph
Joseph

....and you seem to have watched it in it's entirety

Naked Girls Reading L.A.
Naked Girls Reading L.A.

NAKED GIRLS READING (LOS ANGELES) supports Sasha Gray's right to help teach children to read. Like it or not, she is a public figure who is already working in mainstream films and as long as she proves that she can properly teach or lecture to kids (and this goes for any celebrity) then there shouldn't be a problem. Is her past something that should be discussed with those kids? No. While all of the facts aren't in, we have to assume that this was simply a person wanting to give back to the community and possibly some short-sightedness on the part of the school who should have guessed there would have been some controversy over the appearance.

Anonymous
Anonymous

What most people don't know is that Sasha Grey is a very, very well-read and intelligent person. Just because she can take a cock like a champ doesn't change that fact. 

Guest
Guest

She's not that intelligent.  I read an interview with her about some film she did, and she was trying to intellectualize her porn work.  Didn't work.

Guest
Guest

I'm guessing this would never have been tolerated in a school in Brentwood, but who cares who comes to read to a bunch of poor children? They (and their parents) should just be happy that somebody is reading to them, right?  Is that the line of thinking that makes this okay?  Beggars can't be choosers, and the poor can't afford to ask for standards of morality when it comes to educating their children.  No, the poor must be content with children walking to school past liquor stores on every other corner, billboards selling malt liquor with scantily clad women, and the throngs of adults who have already succumbed to the various vices being marketed to them.  And when they arrive at school, they (and their parents) must be content with a story hour that is nothing more than a thinly-veiled PR/image-rehab opportunity for a woman who has decided that she's going to need another gig besides having sex (in its most depraved forms) for money.  The kids might not have known any better, but the grown-ups should have. 

babelfish
babelfish

@Guest Not everyone has your exact morals. Keep that in mind the next time you open your mouth.

Mike
Mike

Whoever here has not sinned (or did anyone wrong) can cast the first stone......That's what I thought.

wetcasements
wetcasements

Oh I've sinned plenty, I've just never been paid to do it on camera.

wetcasements
wetcasements

"I have a past that some people may not agree with, but it does not define who I am."

Actually, by definition, your past absolutely defines who you are.

No doubt she's smart and her heart is in the right place.  But a parent thinking that a former anal-porn queen sends kind of a mixed signal to young girls isn't a prude, but simply a good parent.

Anonymous
Anonymous

I agree. But to call her a whore and all sorts of demeaning names, like Bigriggs, was unnecessary. You can keep it to yourself and continue teaching values to your kids. He's no better than anyone else.

Guest
Guest

Technically, she had sex for money, so she was a kind of prostitute or whore.  The porn biz gets a loophole because it's only illegal to pay someone to have sex with you, not when you pay them to "act" and they end up having sex a third party.

Paul
Paul

She is a poor role model.  School districts won't hire teachers or staff with entertainment history pasts nor allow parents to volunteer with minor misdemeanor histories so this was inexcusable.  Is this the message you want to send to your young daughters that this is ok?  Districts hold teachers to a very high moral and ethical standard personally nd professionally.  As a parent of 4 daughters I am outraged.

Toby Wong
Toby Wong

this particular school(staff) was not thorough as you think they should be and they were dishonest about the whole situation afterwards, so their moral standards don't amount to shit.  Lucky for them that Sasha Grey is getting all the attention

michael
michael

she can read to me anytime!  and really... if she's making a better life for herself, and for others, what's the harm?

Mary May
Mary May

I hope whoever let this filthy depraved slut into the classroom is fired immediately. Legitimizing this type of behavior to children is why this country is falling apart at the seams. You can also see the types of obsessed perverts who watch this "woman"'s movies by observing the retarded pro-Sasha posts in this comments section.

Anonymous
Anonymous like.author.displayName 1 Like

First of all, one could say that your use of the word retarded is demeaning. Second of all the children have no idea who she is, and its not like shes promoting her promiscuous lifestyle to them, shes just simply reading a book. If she wants to promote literacy and help children, she should have the right to. Is it so wrong that someone wants to give back to the community? The porn industry is her past, it shouldnt stain the rest of her life. She obviously got out of the business to change her lifestyle, and just because she has used her body in that way doesnt mean she doesnt have any feelings or morals. People make bad decisions and do stupid things all the time, not just pornstars.

P. Demaria
P. Demaria like.author.displayName 1 Like

Wow, I know this is the internet and being sensible and thinking before you write something flies right out the window... But the comments (and actually, the article too) are completely lacking in maturity and any kind of grip on reality... Contrary to popular belief, It's not really that appropriate to be bigoted, foul or misogynistic in a public forum, or in an elementary school. Truth is, there is no story here. Sasha Grey read a nice children's book to some schoolkids. What she did for a living previously (legally and in a proper context) has literally nothing to do at all with the supposed intrigue described herein.

Rudy Martinez
Rudy Martinez

What did she read?? The Cat in the Crack?? Go Cock Go??? The Very Horny Caterpiller? Oh the Penises you'll Blow??

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