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When Black Kids Talk “White”

uesday a good friend of mine asked me to speak to her 8 year old daughter about an issue in which I am quite familiar. For the entire semester, her oldest child has been pleading with her for a transfer to a new school. Apparently the young lady is being badgered and teased on a daily basis. It’s no secret that bullies tend to pick on those with obvious differences – the skinny kid, the overweight girl, or the guy that stutters. Unfortunately, in this instance, and across Black America, “talking white” can be added to the list of subjects that trigger harassment.

Dead Prez: They School

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