Even Odds Article Class Response

?-still debating

*-we like it

-we haven't gotten to it yet

?-Too many teachers give up on black men and not enough stick around.

*-How can a task like this (defying the system) be accomplished if we as a people dont pull together as a community to create unity instead of division?

*-It is up to us and them(young black men) to make sure we put a stop to stereotypes by not yielding to stereotypes.

*-Education is away out of the hood

*-Refuse to succmb to negatives

*-Black boys need educated advocates

*-Support organizations in these communities(Manhood development program)

*-People need to watch their actions around young children.

*-Positive guidance is the foundation to success

-Mentors can help students see a clear path

-Plant the seed at an early age

-Right guidance helps develop the right identity

-Reform culture

-More role models

-Provide more activities

-Milk carton story

-Charter schools aren't enough(magic trick)

-Insults on african american males

-Constructive criticism from author

-Sad to say on friday be safe instead of see you on monday.

-Aware of your surroundings

-Think before you act

-Positive role models

-Self-respect,discipline

-Create an organization/network filled with women and men mentors,flooding oakland neighborhoods and schools. A much needed hands on approach giving oakland a new voice from survivors and soldiers.

-Tucker could have pointed out more positive things instead of focusing on the negative, she labels oakland as a “bad place”

-More “hands on” activities that require students to use their voices

-More teachers like Mr.Robinson, caring and patient teachers and counselors

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