Shana Chambers wrote:
>
> If you are overemphasizing the vicitmization aspects of slavery I cna see
> why that would be uncomfortable for your students.  We as African
> Americans get an overdose of that.  But if you also include discussion
> about the resiliencey of our culture through our arts traditions, food and
> families, there may be an opportunity for you to empower them with this
> knowledge.  make the link between Negro Spirituals, the oral tradition and
> rap.  talk about the significance of dance and trace the history from
> traditional African dance to the cakewalk to hip hop moves.  There  are
> tons of links, you just have to make it empowering and relevant.
>
> just some ideas
>
> Shana

Thanks.  That's helpful.
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