Authored by James Baldwin, “Sonny Blues” tells of a story of blues musical style and its relation to African-American discrimination. Located in the northern part of Manhattan New York, Blues became popular in the Harlem district during the 1920’s. An African American community, Harlem is not only home to promising artists but also a haven for drugs and gangs. In a time of racial hatred, Harlem introduced a never before heard musical style in form of blues. Along with racial and political issues, the aim of this research is to consider the presidential candidates proposals to address the substandard education system and if enacted, its effect to the socially disadvantaged group.
An aspiring jazz artist, Sonny had shown talent and strong interest …show more content…
Among the Presidential candidates, “Trump is shown to be the most conservative when it comes to individual rights, domestic issues and economic issues” (Presidential Candidates). On education, his aim is to “let parents decide which schools are best for their children” (Donald Trump on Education). Given such school options, students like Sonny may opt to choose specialty schools that are mostly limited to the socially advantaged. Such group refers to those who live in affluent communities wherein public school system is considered to be of high standards. To illustrate, the Department of education regulates one’s “school choice” based on a student’s residency. “Public schools are financed with federal state and local funds… in states that depend largely on local property taxes, significant differences between wealthy and poorer school districts exist” (Karaim 738). In essence, wealthy communities equate generously funded public schools. Unlike a Harlem type of school environment, the better performing public schools offers a variety of activities such as music, clubs and sports. In Sonny’s case, instead of the constructive after school activities, …show more content…
To reiterate this statement, Gary Orfield, co-director of the UCLA Civil Rights Project said “segregation is more like a hydra, where you cut off one head and two more rise” (Karaim 726). With such policy in place, segregation seems to resurface through politically correct proposals in form of “school choice.” Study has shown that “school choice” laws may contribute to “racial separation” (Karaim 726). If racial segregation is unconstitutional, so does racial separation. “On May 17, 1954, the Court unanimously ruled that “separate but equal” public schools for blacks and white were unconstitutional” (Brown v. Board of Education). In today’s highly sophisticated political views, “silent” segregation seem to exists in the form of charter schools and “school choice” laws (Karaim 726). “The growth of charter schools is connected to a broader “school choice” movement that supports giving families greater freedom to choose what schools their children attend… the movement supports tax credits or state-funded vouchers to help students pay for private schools and open-enrollment laws that allow parents to pick among public schools.” According to Myron Orfield, director of the Institute on Metropolitan Opportunity at the University of Minneapolis, Charters are an accelerant to the normal segregation of public schools… [and that] charters are either very
An aspiring jazz artist, Sonny had shown talent and strong interest …show more content…
Among the Presidential candidates, “Trump is shown to be the most conservative when it comes to individual rights, domestic issues and economic issues” (Presidential Candidates). On education, his aim is to “let parents decide which schools are best for their children” (Donald Trump on Education). Given such school options, students like Sonny may opt to choose specialty schools that are mostly limited to the socially advantaged. Such group refers to those who live in affluent communities wherein public school system is considered to be of high standards. To illustrate, the Department of education regulates one’s “school choice” based on a student’s residency. “Public schools are financed with federal state and local funds… in states that depend largely on local property taxes, significant differences between wealthy and poorer school districts exist” (Karaim 738). In essence, wealthy communities equate generously funded public schools. Unlike a Harlem type of school environment, the better performing public schools offers a variety of activities such as music, clubs and sports. In Sonny’s case, instead of the constructive after school activities, …show more content…
To reiterate this statement, Gary Orfield, co-director of the UCLA Civil Rights Project said “segregation is more like a hydra, where you cut off one head and two more rise” (Karaim 726). With such policy in place, segregation seems to resurface through politically correct proposals in form of “school choice.” Study has shown that “school choice” laws may contribute to “racial separation” (Karaim 726). If racial segregation is unconstitutional, so does racial separation. “On May 17, 1954, the Court unanimously ruled that “separate but equal” public schools for blacks and white were unconstitutional” (Brown v. Board of Education). In today’s highly sophisticated political views, “silent” segregation seem to exists in the form of charter schools and “school choice” laws (Karaim 726). “The growth of charter schools is connected to a broader “school choice” movement that supports giving families greater freedom to choose what schools their children attend… the movement supports tax credits or state-funded vouchers to help students pay for private schools and open-enrollment laws that allow parents to pick among public schools.” According to Myron Orfield, director of the Institute on Metropolitan Opportunity at the University of Minneapolis, Charters are an accelerant to the normal segregation of public schools… [and that] charters are either very