Progressive white teachers seem to say to their black students 'Let me help you find your voice. I promise not to criticize one note as you search for your song'. But the black teachers say 'I've heard your song loud and clear. Now I want to teach you to harmonize with the rest of the world.
Lisa DelpitWe do not really see through our eyes or hear through our ears, but through our beliefs.
Lisa DelpitWhen one 'we' gets to determine standards for all 'we's' then some 'we's' are in trouble.
Lisa Delpit