Angela,
 I agree with your statement " 'poverty doesn't see color' BUT poverty and race seem to disproportionately 'accompany' each other. It is interesting and somewhat uncomfortable to talk about race even for adult (literacy) educators, including myself. " It is hard to talk about race and education but in order for change to occur you have to address the tough issues. Things don't change because we hate to talk about race and education and the socio-economic plight of marginalized groups. I think if you keep bringing up this issue people will listen and change will occur. I think critical race theory is a great idea. If you can get to the root of the problem you can now find a solution. Keep up the good work I think you are really onto something good and can do great things in the field of race studies. I believe it takes one person to make a difference and right now it looks like you can be that difference as it pertains to critical race theory.
 
  
Vashti E. Canty 
M.S in Instructional Technology
vashti.e.canty at delta.com
 

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From: povertyracewomen-bounces at nifl.gov on behalf of Angela Smith
Sent: Wed 8/22/2007 11:41 AM
To: The Poverty, Race, Women and Literacy DiscussionList
Subject: [PovertyRaceWomen 1025] Re: Literacy post katrina



Vashti,
Thank you for your comments and observations. Indeed, I agree, that many people, particularly most who were/are poverty stricken were most harshly affected by Katrina. I also agree there seems to be no significant evidence overall that things have gotten better post Katrina including the educational system, but New Orleans is not alone in that regard, particularly for marginalized groups.

This comment in no way devalues the efforts and accomplishments given by our devoted literacy leaders in New Orleans pre/post Katrina.

Vashti, you're right 'poverty doesn't see color' BUT poverty and race seem to disproportionately 'accompany' each other. It is interesting and somewhat uncomfortable to talk about race even for adult (literacy) educators, including myself.

It is my observation that race is not really an issue of many discussions within the field of adult literacy. However, I have to say, I just recently joined this discussion list.

It is my belief, increasingly, that critical race theory CRT) and the counterstories that result, can not only explain the pre/post educational and socio-economic plight of those most affected in New Orleans but for marginalized groups in general.

Angela



Angela Smith
Doctoral Student
Adult Education
University Of Georgia
adsmith1 at uga.edu
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