Reading Delpit

I know that some of you have been feeling frustrated reading Delpit this week. And others of you have LOVED it because it speaks to the experiences you had in school and feels very familiar!!!

Remember that Johnson says that the first step in trying to address the issues of privilege, power and difference is to LISTEN to one another, and try not to GET DEFENSIVE. Try to really hear what Delpit says. What is she asking for? What is she naming as the problem? Find specific quotes so that you respond to her actual words and not just her tone.

And if this resonates with you, bring the parts that felt most real to you. Why does this feel so right?

We have to learn to say the words. Silence will not get us anywhere. We need to take risks and try to talk about the issues. "The collective house is burning down..." We can't be afraid to say, fire!

So come ready to talk Tuesday morning... it will feel a little scary. But you can do it!!!

Looking forward to our discussion!

LB :)