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“When it comes to our precious poor children of all colors, maybe disproportionally in percentage black and white and red, but all colors, yellow as well as white, we need to push toward integrated schools.” quote by Cornel West
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“When it comes to our precious poor children of all colors, maybe disproportionally in percentage black and white and red, but all colors, yellow as well as white, we need to push toward integrated schools.”

Cornel West

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Lecture on Education Equality, 2015

Advocates for racially integrated schools to benefit all children regardless of color.

In simple terms: Push for integrated schools for all kids.

Key Takeaway

Support integration now.

Themes

education equality diversity

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

advocacy policy

When to use this quote

  • public schools
  • community meetings
  • legislative advocacy

Key Concepts

social justice integration policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can communities overcome resistance to integration?
  • What policies best support diverse schools?
A Different Perspective

Implementation faces entrenched segregation and funding gaps.

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