Aunty,

I went to the stereotype only after commenting that neither society or the school district is treating the root cause. Blacks are disadvantaged in many parts of society, including the schools. The school doesn't make them disadvantaged; it merely reflects what society has already done.

I would imagine most blacks, along with most minorities, find life in America discouraging at times, whether they are discouraged in fact or not. As a society I think we talk racial and ethnic tolerance much better than we live it.

Sincerely,

Salmo g.