Ethnic studies and Precious Knowledge- AP

Recently in FNED 246, there have been numerous films we watched regarding the idea that the American school system is not broken, but genuinely designed to be this way. While the reading expresses a story about a boy named Carlos who has little to no interest in school, and finds comfort/ a sense of "home" when being in Chicano studies, a film entitled 'Precious Knowledge' also focuses on how Chicano studies impacted not only hispanics and black people, but those of any race, including white people. These two pieces have the same common ground; white authorities have threatened to overthrow Chicano study classes. I believe that Americans as a whole have abused the fact that others seek safety in their country, which is foreign to them. America realizes that those of different ethnic backgrounds need us more than we need them; they come here to seek safety and support, which is something that often becomes thrown in their face. We as Americans stereotype every race other than our own because we have internal white supremacy that started from conception. Asians are smarter in math, hispanics will not graduate efficiency; those are all titles we have clipped on to those of other ethnic backgrounds based on our own insecurities. Research shows that compared with white students, black students are more likely to be suspended or expelled, less likely to be placed in gifted programs and subject to lower expectations from their teachers. Where you come from or the color of your skin does not determine your academic skills, as stated in the film, kids do not have a disfunction for learning, but for school in general. Take a look at The University of Minnesota's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Something that more colleges should provide. UM commitment to diversity