Tim Wise on White Privilege

Tim Wise is a White Anti Racist who speaks vehemently about White Privilege and what White people can do to help bring about equity in this country. He discusses the history of Whiteness, the barriers and struggles, and challenges all of us to change.

In this Blog I invite you to view the video of Tim talking about White Privilege and post your remarks regarding your reflection of what you heard. Use this opportunity to interact with your colleagues and hear the multiple perspectives that exist amongst you. This is the time to begin your Courageous Conversation...respectfully.

The Quest Begins....

As an educator for the last 17 years, you can imagine all the things my eyes have seen. From some of the most beautiful amazing moments that remind you why you teach to some of the most dismal examples of human nature exhibited in public. In a time when cuts are so deep and times so tough, our educational system has become filled with fearful role models who should be and would be the agents of change and learning for our youth.

Specifically as this relates to Equity in schools, these circumstances make our quest for change even more elusive. Yet I am certain there are still educators, parents, people making great strides in this area.

This brings me to the purpose of this Blog. It is my hope that with the help of followers of this Blog we can begin to showcase, as exemplars, the amazing work that is taking place daily in our schools, workplaces, and in our communities. Post an act of kindness, a successful program or lesson that reduces the racial achievement gap, a teachable moment...anything that will inspire us all to continue along this path. I will continue to create main post from feedback and examples I come across in my work and life.

We have come a long way, but we still have a long way to go.

REMEMBER: This site is about positivity, no hate demonstration or speech will be tolerated.