The African-American Education System

Education and healthcare are two of the major factors in the African American community. African American children are not receiving quality healthcare and education because of the location of each. In the late 1950s education was not valued by the government for African Americans because of segregation. The difference in classrooms was astounding which shows the significance of how education was not an equal effort for African Americans and whites. Low wages and taxes are important in certain areas because the state and local government do not support areas of low wage and high crime. They believe that if the parent wants their child to have a quality education, they would move the child to such location of value.
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White Americans are given the benefit of the doubt because of their ancestry. In recent news different men, similar cases but the African American male was sentenced to 20 years in prison, while the white male was found guilty but was not sentenced to any jail time because the judge felt that it was going to damage his image of college. How does 20 years in jail compare to nothing when both offences were the same and each defendant did not have any priors. America the great, or America the …show more content…
In New Orleans, the education reform allowed the state government to have full control over the school system and its day to day practices. The reform that was put in place helped the state government to bring in charter schools to the city of New Orleans, it was geared towards the idea of the parent choosing which school would best fit the child. In reality the reform brought more confusion, and failing schools to the area. It uprooted students from their schools down the street from their homes to 30 mins away in order to receive proper education. Minorities need individuals who are willing to help bring change in their communities and bring people together for the betterment of their children.
In order for minorities to get the best out of the system they need to be educated about what is happening in government. They need to be up to date on governmental policies, education reform, public policy reforms, etc. Each of the areas they have interest in they should be able to research the area and speak out against those who are not for their community. Knowing your worth and expecting others to treat you with respect should be top priority amongst African