My Niece is 4 in kindergarten and she told her parents...
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They need to send her to an inner city school where she can learn to appreciate her blackness, and celebrate it by twerking during recess.
She'll also learn the intrinsic value of sharing since most of these schools only have one book per class.
She'll also learn the intrinsic value of sharing since most of these schools only have one book per class.
Read her some of the things you post about black females and females in general here...that oughta help her get some self worth...
.... oh wait
Hypocrite ass nikka.
.... oh wait
Hypocrite ass nikka.
See, this is COMPLETELY missing the point.
I blame her parents for not preparing her actually.
how much can a parent actually do to prepare a child that young to be immersed in an education system that praises everything white, most of her classmates are white, when they watch cartoon animations of our forefathers all of them are WHITE and her blackness is very ABSENT in the curriculum?
telling her "black is beautiful" is simply not enough to combat the constant Eurocentric education she's being indoctrinated with.
all of the pictures hanging up on the walls of great American heroes are white, the cartoon characters are white, and even if the cartoon characters are green they're most likely voiced by white people, therefore they talk like white people, these things make black children begin to feel ostracized and trapped in their own black skin with no way to escape, and as she grows up, she'll begin to wear weave, and behave in a way that demonstrates that she has been socialized around white people, she may even develop a severe dislike of anyone else who's black and treat them differently than the white friends she's made at her predominately white school.
Beat me to it.
Was just gonna say... precociously dumb.
(it's like the pretty/ugly thread).
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Times like this, you gotta throw on some tupac..
Let her know
Let her know
how much can a parent actually do to prepare a child that young to be immersed in an education system that praises everything white, most of her classmates are white, when they watch cartoon animations of our forefathers all of them are WHITE and her blackness is very ABSENT in the curriculum?
telling her "black is beautiful" is simply not enough to combat the constant Eurocentric education she's being indoctrinated with.
all of the pictures hanging up on the walls of great American heroes are white, the cartoon characters are white, and even if the cartoon characters are green they're most likely voiced by white people, therefore they talk like white people, these things make black children begin to feel ostracized and trapped in their own black skin with no way to escape, and as she grows up, she'll begin to wear weave, and behave in a way that demonstrates that she has been socialized around white people, she may even develop a severe dislike of anyone else who's black and treat them differently than the white friends she's made at her predominately white school.
These parents are prescient enough to send their child to a MONTESSORI SCHOOL.
That requires some degree of awareness to even consider, much less follow through with.
If the parents weren't willing to see this potentially happening, or even help to inoculate her against the realities of her disposition, then its partially their fault.
The real world got to that kid before the parents did.
Black kids have to remember not that they're inferior, but that they're minorities. Two different concepts, but the distinction is enough to influence the child's behavior.
You can't keep complaining about "white influence" when you refuse to acknowledge that you're about 12% of the national population and differing percentages around major cities.
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#blackexcellence
btw, she asked to be doc mcstuffins for halloween. we didn't pick it for her.
25 Empowering Books for Little Black Girls
This is a good link http://www.forharriet.com/2013/10/25-empowering-books-for-little-black.html
From the moment they come into the world, little black girls works just a little bit harder than their peers to construct a healthy sense of self in a society that prizes values and attributes that don't mirror those they possess. We as their caregivers must help them find the way by offering them as many affirming messages as possible. We can do this with our words and by our example; however, books can also prove to be important points of contact into the souls and spirits of black girls. Here, we've compiled a list of books to promote a positive self-image in younger, black girls.
Girl of Mine
- Jabari Asim
This companion book to Boy of Mine shows a dazzling little girl enjoying playtime in the moon's soft glow. As daddy cradles his baby girl, she is suddenly whisked away on a fantastical adventure, swinging above lush floral gardens under the golden moonlight. The sweet text, inspired by "Rock-A-Bye Baby," will whisk little ones off to peaceful slumber.
Lola at the Library
- Anna Mcquinn
On Tuesdays, spunky Lola and her mommy go to the library. Come with Lola on her favorite weekly trip in this celebration of books and the people who love them.
I Can Do It Too!
- Karen Baicker
This heartwarming story reminds us how satisfying it is to grow up surrounded by love. I Can Do It Too! affirms a little girl's growing independence as she, too, can begin to do all the things she sees her parents, relatives and neighbors do: pouring juice at breakfast, strumming a guitar, and even riding a bike! The simple cadence of text and direct-to-the-heart art result in a book as warm and generous as its message, providing reading pleasure for toddlers, older siblings, and the grown-ups who love them.
Preschool
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
- John Steptoe
This is the tale of Mufaro's two daughters, two beautiful girls who react in different ways to the king's search for a wife - one is aggressive and selfish, the other kind and dignified. The king takes on disguises to learn the true nature of both girls and of course chooses Nyasha, the kind and generous daughter, to be his queen.
Something Beautiful
- Sharon Dennis Wyeth
A little girl longs to see beyond the scary sights on the sidewalk and the angry scribbling in the halls of her building. When her teacher writes the word beautifulon the blackboard, the girl decides to look for something beautiful in her neighborhood. Her neighbors tell her about their own beautiful things.
This is a good link http://www.forharriet.com/2013/10/25-empowering-books-for-little-black.html
From the moment they come into the world, little black girls works just a little bit harder than their peers to construct a healthy sense of self in a society that prizes values and attributes that don't mirror those they possess. We as their caregivers must help them find the way by offering them as many affirming messages as possible. We can do this with our words and by our example; however, books can also prove to be important points of contact into the souls and spirits of black girls. Here, we've compiled a list of books to promote a positive self-image in younger, black girls.
Girl of Mine
This companion book to Boy of Mine shows a dazzling little girl enjoying playtime in the moon's soft glow. As daddy cradles his baby girl, she is suddenly whisked away on a fantastical adventure, swinging above lush floral gardens under the golden moonlight. The sweet text, inspired by "Rock-A-Bye Baby," will whisk little ones off to peaceful slumber.
Lola at the Library
On Tuesdays, spunky Lola and her mommy go to the library. Come with Lola on her favorite weekly trip in this celebration of books and the people who love them.
I Can Do It Too!
This heartwarming story reminds us how satisfying it is to grow up surrounded by love. I Can Do It Too! affirms a little girl's growing independence as she, too, can begin to do all the things she sees her parents, relatives and neighbors do: pouring juice at breakfast, strumming a guitar, and even riding a bike! The simple cadence of text and direct-to-the-heart art result in a book as warm and generous as its message, providing reading pleasure for toddlers, older siblings, and the grown-ups who love them.
Preschool
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
This is the tale of Mufaro's two daughters, two beautiful girls who react in different ways to the king's search for a wife - one is aggressive and selfish, the other kind and dignified. The king takes on disguises to learn the true nature of both girls and of course chooses Nyasha, the kind and generous daughter, to be his queen.
Something Beautiful
A little girl longs to see beyond the scary sights on the sidewalk and the angry scribbling in the halls of her building. When her teacher writes the word beautifulon the blackboard, the girl decides to look for something beautiful in her neighborhood. Her neighbors tell her about their own beautiful things.
I love these books as well
The Colors of Us
- Karen Katz
Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for herskin. But when she and her mother take a walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many different shades.
Nappy Hair
- Carolivia Herron
A lively, empowering story about Brenda's knotted-up, twisted, nappy hair and how it got to be that way! Told in the African-American "call and response" tradition, this story leaps off the page
I Love My Hair!
- Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
This whimsical, evocative story about a girl named Keyana encourages African-American children to feel good about their special hair and be proud of their heritage
Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky
- Faith Ringgold
Cassie, who flew above New York in Tar Beach, soars into the sky once more. This time, she and her brother Be Be meet a train full of people, and Be Be joins them. But the train departs before Cassie can climb aboard. With Harriet Tubman as her guide, Cassie retraces the steps escaping slaves took on the real Underground Railroad and is finally reunited with her brother at the story's end.
The Colors of Us
Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for herskin. But when she and her mother take a walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many different shades.
Nappy Hair
A lively, empowering story about Brenda's knotted-up, twisted, nappy hair and how it got to be that way! Told in the African-American "call and response" tradition, this story leaps off the page
I Love My Hair!
This whimsical, evocative story about a girl named Keyana encourages African-American children to feel good about their special hair and be proud of their heritage
Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky
Cassie, who flew above New York in Tar Beach, soars into the sky once more. This time, she and her brother Be Be meet a train full of people, and Be Be joins them. But the train departs before Cassie can climb aboard. With Harriet Tubman as her guide, Cassie retraces the steps escaping slaves took on the real Underground Railroad and is finally reunited with her brother at the story's end.
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i couldnt imagine going through that as a parent or lil kid
the white kids prolly dont even know better
the white kids prolly dont even know better