What do we mean by the legacy of slavery? Is it something measurable - or perhaps a feeling that echoes of a terrible past can still be heard today.
"There is an expectation of failure for black children in schools. And it comes down to how they are historically perceived by the school system.""Society's continuing image of black men affects the way teachers address the children. But this is a vicious circle. If you continually tell a child that it is naughty then it will act that way."
"Empower people and look at their self-identity ... the key factor for any young person is how expectations of how they will turn out are reinforced and in turn influence behaviour."
Ken Barnes, 100 Black Men
100 Black Men
http://www.100blackmen.org/
The overall concept of “100” began in New York in 1963 when a group of concerned African American men began to meet to explore ways of improving conditions in their community. The group eventually adopted the name, “100 Black Men, Inc.” as a sign of solidarity. These men envisioned an organization that would implement programs designed to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minorities.
They also wished to ensure the future of their communities by aiming an intense number of resources toward youth development. These members were successful black men from various walks of life who want to improve the quality of life and enhance educational opportunities for African Americans.
Other Notable Programs to Train and Empower Inner-City Children
August 2002, the graduation ceremony of the Magdelene Carney Baha'i Institute's
"One World, One Family" Summer Camp in Little Haiti, Miami, Fl. The Hon. Phillip DeRose and Rep. Philippe Brutus in attendance.
