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Originally posted by stardusttwin
How many times in school did you yawn through the same reports on MLK jr., Underground Railroad and other same "safe" topics? Or argue with a teacher because you dared to vary from offered topics to do research and present information that was new to the teacher (and not in their handy guide for the month)? I think people are missing the authors point. Or maybe I'm giving him too much credit? 
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Actually in high school, we never covered any of the topics you just mentioned so I don't know what you mean.
It wasn't until I attended an HBCU that we explored OUR history from a variety of angles and viewpoints.
But I do see what you're say though.
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