I agree with and can see just about everyone's viewpoint on this issue. I guess these varying opinions is what makes this issue and society soooooooo complicated. On the one hand I can truly feel the students from MN on the "educator bit". Coming from a large university in Illinois I have run into some of the most off the wall and insulting questions you can imagine. In one year I've been asked everything from the perpetual "hair washing" question to, "Do Black people get hotter in the summer time than white people, due to their dark skin?" While a body does get weary and tired of constantly having to be the "Black Voice", I try to push on because I feel, "If not me then who else?" Coral should be angry and hurt for Mike's insensitive comment and attitude. However it takes someone like Malik to make a difference. If noone ever provides Mike with another perspective, how can he teaches his children better, and so on? Leaving him ignorant only continues the ugly cycle that we deal with on a daily basis. I don't think Coral or us as a people should make it our live's work to educate ignorant white people. However, if you continually ignore or block out these issues(as she's doing w/Mike) then you're only passing off his ignorance for another Black person to have to deal with. There is no easy answer, but I just feel Coral should make some effort, especially since she has to live with Mike for 5 months. Luckily Malik is making an effort, and hopefully, this will better Mike and even others watching the show.
On a lighter note: Those sunglasses at night were a mess(hot and sticky) as was that blanket Coral was walking around the house wearing!
AKA2D91(I'm sorry if I did that wrong),
I just wanted to back you up on your sentiments regarding the role of a teacher. My mother teaches 1st grade in the Chicago Public School System, and she is streched to the limit everyday. Between bad a** kids, kids with learning/behavior disabilities, crazy parents, and administration, she can hardly teach! I can't imagine adding one more responsibility to her load.
Hope I've added some POSITIVE insight. Much Love to all you GCers.
Marie
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