Guest Post: What message are we sending to black children when we tell them only integration will save them?
/By Chris Stewart
A story ran last week from the Associated Press about segregation in charter schools, and, right on cue a lot of my reform-loving friends rushed to their keyboards to bang out rebuttals and register complaints.
While I think most of the article was a wandering fiat against data and common sense, there is one important takeaway to seize.
Please excuse me while I now turn my attention to black parents for a moment. Black folks, it’s time you had the talk with your children.
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Black History Today, created by Marcus Harden in honor of Black History Month, pays tribute to the living legacy of Black history in our community and recognizes the people among us who are boldly shaping the future. The long-running series has continued to grow and now lives as an exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle.