Some days I allow myself to get too upset about the racism and hopelessness of my 2nd period. I get really tired of them telling me how they have nothing to look forward to other than a career in drug dealing. I get so angry.
This was a bad day to end up subbing on my prep.
Show them Ali. Although it ends up pretty boring, it’s a great film and does a lot to show how people even as disadvantaged as a black dude in the 50’s can come out on top of the world.
…And there’s weird banging noises on my street. I hope this isn’t anything …vindictive.
Other inspiring movies, and a quote
Glory Road
Pursuit of Happiness
And in the immortal words of the (ahem) great modern American philosopher, (ahem) Chris Rock, “Prejudice is really stupid! Especially with all the _perfectly_ good reasons to hate people on an _individual_ basis, once you get to know them!” (Yes, he really did say that.)
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