18 Reflection and Wrap Up
You should now be able to:
- Develop a comprehensive and current definition of anti-racism, contrasting it to other related terms such as equity, inclusion, and diversity.
- Explore various emotional responses to anti-racism discussions, including your own.
- Define anti-racism pedagogy and distinguish it from other social justice approaches to teaching and learning.
Consider this! Here are some parting words in the form of a poem by Langston Hughes titled, “I, Too.” Consider the opportunities we have to amplify experiences and voices in our classrooms that often are left out. Consider who is given a seat at the table in your course.
I, Too
By Langston Hughes
I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.
Tomorrow,
I’ll be at the table
When company comes.
Nobody’ll dare
Say to me,
“Eat in the kitchen,”
Then.
Besides,
They’ll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed—
I, too, am America.