American Quote by Clint Smith

Black children need to see their lives reflected in the books they read. If they don't, they won't feel welcome in the world of…

— Valerie Wilson Wesley

Teaching Black Studies, I find that students are quick to label a black person who has grown up in a predominantly white setting and…

— Bell Hooks

It's down to schools to educate children about their history, especially black history.

— Ashley Walters

For generations, black children have been brought up to have a critical race consciousness, a framework for dealing with prejudice and discrimination, which helps…

— Rachel Simmons

I was often filled with excitement to be given a platform to showcase Black history to others. I never questioned why Black history wasn't…

— Judi Love

“Unfortunately for Black teenagers, those cultural stereotypes do not usually include academic achievement.”

— Beverly Daniel Tatum

“One important aspect of black children's learning is that they tend to be significantly more sensitive to whether their teacher likes and believes in…

— Michele Stephenson

“If young people are exposed to images of African American academic achievement in their early years, they won’t have to define school achievement as…

— Beverly Daniel Tatum

Many black youths are defying stereotypes, achieving good academic results, finding employment and contributing to their communities. But helping those who fall behind is…

— David Lammy

The tendency to conformity in our society is so strong that reasonably intelligent and well-meaning young people are willing to call white black. This…

— Solomon Asch

“Today's youth cannot escape the shadow of racism that has been passed down organically from parents and others who cling to a distorted image…

— Thomas Norman DeWolf

“When the norms associated with race take on a static and determining quality, they can be very difficult to undermine. Students who receive a…

— Pedro A. Noguera