Joe speaks out

[Mer]

Unfortunately, I've seen first hand how these slogans that only include individuals from a certain race affect young people. For some it empowers them. For others it lowers their self esteem. Sadly it certainly doesn't unite groups in positive ways. It only makes the void wider between groups. As adults, and especially as a teacher, we need to be careful what we're teaching the next generation. It's a slippery slope if
we're not careful. Is it racist to have a black history month, Asian/Pacific American history month and Hispanic history month, but no Caucasian history month? BET but no WET or HET? Those are a few of the questions my students have asked me. What about native Americans? Oh, wait that's in November. I just wish we could all be Americans but unfortunately now you have a group of people that are ashamed of our nation and only want to tear it down.

There is value in everyone's life, not just people of certain races which is what I believe the All Lives Matter slogan is about. At least that's why I say it. The things we instill in our youth will become our future. One's tongue could be our greatest asset or our worst enemy.

God bless and good night.