What is the "model minority" myth? Why is it harmful? H/T to SociologySal...

The model minority stereotype allows many teachers to ignore the racism against AAPI in US history #teachsoc should give this background when teaching #race https://t.co/9daewTknxu

— Sociology Sal (@Sociologysal) May 3, 2019

https://apnews.com/f40010a4c1d2431b82fce2ea2a9b5843

"The Obamas’ production company, Higher Ground Productions, on Tuesday announced a total of seven films and series that Barack Obama said will entertain but also 'educate, connect and inspire us all.'

Higher Ground is producing a feature film on Frederick Douglass, adapted from David W. Blight’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography." 

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The letter back to his father is due THURSDAY.

DUE MONDAY.

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