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A Message to Educators Who Don't Look Like Me


 

Today, a group of educators came together for professional development, focusing on race, systemic racism, and equity concerns in schools. Being the only African American on the team, I wanted to ignite a sense of urgency. Then this happened…

A Message for Educators Who Don’t Look Like Me…

Being darker than the color of cream - Somehow excludes me from the American Dream

Please tell me what you would do - If you were me, and I were you

Just for giggles, if you were me - How different would this conversation be

What exactly would you do - If the system directly impacted you

Tell me how else would you use this space - If your family was part of a targeted race

We know how different things would be - If I were you and you were me

So, I need change and I need it now - I need this for my kids somehow

We’re in a crisis, but you want to go slow - How do you justify that pace when you know

You know the truth, so you can’t go back - Now try doing this work like you’re the one who’s Black


By Sonia R. Smith ©2018

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