We live in a society that privileges people based on the color of their skin. This seems to be a very hard concept for many people to understand. This young lady does an excellent job explaining the history of why white privilege exists. Share with your students and friends. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-iFj7vLUFg A lesson for all.
When Racists Quit
In 1968 Jane Elliot, in reaction to the assassination of Martin Luther King the day before, introduced her all-white third graders to racism and prejudice by carrying out an activity which has become widely replicated in varying degrees. What did she do? She divided her class by eye color and then told the children that […]
