http://www.withoutsanctuary.org/ Strange Fruit by Billie HolidaySouthern trees bear strange fruit,Blood on the leaves and blood at the root,Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze,Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees. Pastoral scene of the gallant south,The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth,Scent of magnolias, sweet and fresh,Then the sudden smell of burning flesh. Here is …
Category: crt
Jan 28
CRT Discussion Leadership
Discussion Leader: Kim Everett What is the overall purpose to Critical Race Theory? What do you think the purpose is? Purpose of CRT is based on action/praxis – Race is endemic – it moves further — what are the actions we will take to Ladson-Billings, Tate — It is a step to take to get …
Jan 21
U.S. Constitution and U.S. Slavery, Discussion Starter
Dr. Leigh Discussion Leader Davis, A. Y. (1983). Women, race & class. New York, NY: Vintage Books. Bell, D. (1987). And we are not saved: The elusive quest for racial justice. New York, NY: BasicBooks Genderless and sexually abused Using rape as a weapon Breeding ability for women Slave owner had an agenda when it …
Jan 14
CI 578: Dr. Ladson-Billings
How did you come to this work and how did you come to view this as important – what are essential issues for education of Blacks today?Norman Rockwell painting is an emblem of education of blacks.My dad went through 3 years of grade school when there were only 4 months of school for Black children.My …
Sep 17
Dr. Lori Patton
IntroductionA continuous learning process – I do get excited about learning. As you listen to me, take it as one perspective. I wouldn’t call myself an expert, I need to do a lot more to be an expert. I consider myself someone who does genuine and authentic work. These are great questions. The way I …
Jul 18
an email
My mom sent me an email about a month ago… and………. it was not… good to get… seriously… this is the stuff that is sent to other people… I emiled back… and said — interesting take Mom. really saying nothing more.. it was frustrating to me — because… it was my mom… —– Original Message …