In the first episode of Thriving & Surviving in Privileged Spaces, we spoke with Mark Robinson and Ray Smaltz. Their book: Young, Black and Privileged in an Unexpected Place of Privilege is now available for purchase. At the end of the episode Mark was describing his experiences with the teachers at Dalton. In the Conclusion … Conclusion of Thriving and Surviving
Mark and Ray’s stories about about The Dalton School are compelling. As always we are providing some additional information. We’ve included links about The Dalton School’s struggle with diversity as well as the struggles of the New York City public school system. Black parents who seek a high quality education for their children often have … Resources for Thriving and Surviving
Experiences of Black Students Enrolled in Elite White High Schools The struggle for Black families seeking to acquire a quality education for their children is an old one. During slavery laws were passed that banned teaching Black people had to read. After emancipation new Jim Crow laws sought to keep Black children from getting a … Thriving & Surviving in Privileged Spaces