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In reply to the discussion: Did your school offer Black History classes? [View all]MichMan
(12,002 posts)Grew up in Pontiac in the early 70's when they instituted cross district bussing when I was in 7th grade, in an attempt to get 50-50 balance in each school building. Black history was heavily discussed. Once you got to HS level, there would have been a natural integration, so the bussing was instituted in the lower grade levels.
My younger brother in elementary school was given an assignment to write a story about his favorite Detroit Tiger player. His favorite was a backup catcher. His story was rejected by the teacher because the player was white. Perhaps he misunderstood the assignment, but he was just a kid and that was his favorite player. Kids don't pick a favorite "insert race or ethnicity here" player in each sport. My mother was not pleased