View the video entitled “A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS: Race and Education on Long Island” (2012, 26 minutes in length), which follows David and Owen, two African American teenagers during their senior year of high school. Even though the students have a lot in common, they go to very different schools. A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS spotlights these differences and the results of educational disparities. The film also focuses on the benefits that diversity provides for all students.
Watch the documentary, reflect upon and discuss the following questions:
What is Institutional Racism and Cultural Racism? Define these in your own words and critique your classmates personal definitions of each.
In what way does institutional racism and cultural racism impact education? Cite examples from the film.
How can you relate to the stories in the film and why? In what ways do you not relate to their stories and why?
Share personal incidences of privilege and disadvantage experienced during your school years.
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