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Tim Wise - Open Letter To White People

Note - This video was removed due to a false copyright claim by someone claiming to be Tim Wise. The copyright claim is in bad faith, because the video only contains images and audio that I own. (The whole video is just of me speaking.) Commenting on an essay is protected speech under the First Admendment. I have contacted YouTube and they have stated the video will be restored. I have contacted my lawyers and will take action accordingly to whoever proceeded with this obvious bad faith claim. 11/29/2010 - The Tim Wise video has been restored! Thanks to everyone behind the scenes that helped to overturn this attempt of political censorship. This was a nice win for liberty and free thought. Phase 2 of the legal investigation continues. Unfortunately, I am not able to comment of the status of an on-going legal investigation.   But I will keep you informed when I can. Thanks! Tim Wise's Open Letter to White People Whatever the case, and whatever your economic station, know this… You n

Waiting For Superman - A Movie Review

Waiting For Superman is a documentary that explores why African-American and Hispanic students tend to perform so poorly in school. This is in stark contrast to Asian, White and Jewish students who tend to excel academically. The conclusion of the movie is that African-American students perform poorly because they lack good teachers. (The obvious other explanation is taboo to speak of in polite company). This film reminded me of an essay written by a teacher who had experience teaching African-American kids. The essay is well worth the read. What is it Like to Teach Black Students? by Christopher Jackson Until recently I taught at a predominantly black high school in a southeastern state. The mainstream press gives a hint of what conditions are like in black schools, but only a hint. Expressions journalists use like “chaotic” or “poor learning environment” or “lack of discipline” do not capture what really happens. There is nothing like the day-to-day experience of teaching black child